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ICPSCP282 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare film for basic screen printing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPSCP282 - Prepare film for basic screen printing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare film for basic screen printing using appropriate equipment and Raster Image Processor (RIP) software.It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision and perform mainly routine tasks such as operating basic equipment and assessing the production requirements in accordance with job specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the screen printing field of work and include access to relevant facilities and equipment.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess production requirements
  • Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed
  • Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements
  • Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined
  • Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications
  • Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications
       
Element: Prepare and operate equipment
  • Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner
  • Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements
  • Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • Image format is determined and saved to storage device
       
Element: Select and use appropriate software
  • Imaging software is selected and scan opened
  • Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications
  • Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements
  • Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size
  • Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements
  • Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability
       
Element: Select and operate appropriate equipment
  • RIP software is selected and opened
  • Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images
  • Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film
  • Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required
  • Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assess production requirements

1.1 Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed

1.2 Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements

1.3 Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined

1.4 Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications

1.5 Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications

2 Prepare and operate equipment

2.1 Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner

2.2 Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements

2.3 Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required

2.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device

3 Select and use appropriate software

3.1 Imaging software is selected and scan opened

3.2 Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications

3.3 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers

3.4 Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements

3.5 Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size

3.6 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements

3.7 Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability

4 Select and operate appropriate equipment

4.1 RIP software is selected and opened

4.2 Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images

4.3 Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film

4.4 Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required

4.5 Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare film for TWO different products involving a variety of image effects according to job and manufacturer specifications

correctly select and use appropriate Raster Image Processor (RIP) software to meet the requirements of TWO jobs.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify image specifications and the resolutions or dots per inch (DPI) determination

explain the scanner settings, including the adjusting of the image brightness or contrast

identify the software used for scanning and the creation of vector graphics

discuss the exclusion of colours and bleed for a particular job and the purpose of colouring separation layers

explain the common file format when using RIP software and the settings that must be checked prior to ripping

outline the nesting requirements of particular jobs and the output suitability prior to producing separations

outline the correct output device and the regular checks and maintenance that must be performed on an image setter or dye printer

outline the procedures used for evaluating the output film to ensure it conforms to job specifications.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assess production requirements

1.1 Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed

1.2 Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements

1.3 Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined

1.4 Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications

1.5 Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications

2 Prepare and operate equipment

2.1 Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner

2.2 Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements

2.3 Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required

2.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device

3 Select and use appropriate software

3.1 Imaging software is selected and scan opened

3.2 Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications

3.3 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers

3.4 Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements

3.5 Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size

3.6 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements

3.7 Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability

4 Select and operate appropriate equipment

4.1 RIP software is selected and opened

4.2 Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images

4.3 Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film

4.4 Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required

4.5 Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed 
Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements 
Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined 
Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications 
Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications 
Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner 
Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements 
Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required 
Image format is determined and saved to storage device 
Imaging software is selected and scan opened 
Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications 
Colours are excluded as required on separation layers 
Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements 
Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size 
Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements 
Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability 
RIP software is selected and opened 
Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images 
Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film 
Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required 
Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPSCP282 - Prepare film for basic screen printing
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ICPSCP282 - Prepare film for basic screen printing

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