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ICPSCP373 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPSCP373 - Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce complex screen prints of two or more colours using semi-automatic machines.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.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 cleaning chemicals and semi-automatic printing machines.

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: Load substrate
  • Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible
  • Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications
       
Element: Apply ink to screen
  • Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size
  • Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised
  • Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications
       
Element: Produce proof print
  • Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications
  • Adjustments are made as required
  • Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement
  • Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties
       
Element: Run job and monitor print quality
  • Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output
  • Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required
  • Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
  • Workplace documentation is completed as required
  • Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
       
Element: Carry out routine user maintenance
  • Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Stack production output
  • Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking
  • Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken
       
Element: Shut down machine
  • Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
       


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 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications

3 Produce proof print

3.1 Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

6 Stack production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Shut down machine

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

safely produce TWO complex prints of two or more colours containing line and tone using a semi-automatic machine according to job, manufacturer, enterprise and health and safety requirements.

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:

describe the criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

discuss the selection of ink and solvents and substrate compatibility

describe necessary machine adjustments prior to setting up and the maintenance required prior to the commencement of printing

outline the procedure for checking the screen sequence of colours, ink, substrate and squeegee or flood coater prior to printing

describe the function of the printing base and maintenance that is required

summarise how to determine the lay edge and gripper or take-off edge of the substrate

discuss the correct positioning, registering and process for locking the screen in position

describe the selection of the squeegee or shore hardness and flood coater to be used

explain the need to adjust the off contact or peel-off requirements of the screen

outline the choice of belt speed and the impact of environmental conditions on the unit and the output capacity

discuss health and safety concerns when using a semi-automatic machine, chemicals and infra-red or UV curing units

outline the process for monitoring and rectifying ink viscosity during a production run

describe the process of evaluation and maintenance of the print quality during the run

discuss the ideal printing rate for this substrate on this machine

describe the stacking and handling of production output

discuss the importance of determining the exact print count and recording production details on the job sheet

describe the health hazards associated with inks and solvents

outline the correct method of cleaning squeegees or flood coater machine and surrounding area and removing ink without damaging the screen

describe the maintenance that is required on the machine after printing

identify required manuals, safety and other documentation and briefly outline the relevant information in each source.

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 Load substrate

1.1 Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible

1.2 Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

2 Apply ink to screen

2.1 Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size

2.2 Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised

2.3 Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications

3 Produce proof print

3.1 Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications

3.2 Adjustments are made as required

3.3 Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

3.4 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties

4 Run job and monitor print quality

4.1 Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

4.2 Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

4.3 Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.4 Workplace documentation is completed as required

4.5 Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

5 Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1 Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

6 Stack production output

6.1 Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking

6.2 Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7 Shut down machine

7.1 Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

7.2 Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3 Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

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
Substrate is checked against job specifications with any irregularities reported and rectified where possible 
Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications 
Ink is applied to screen in quantity required for screen size 
Equipment is kept clean and spills are minimised 
Colour is mixed and ink is checked against job specifications 
Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying or curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications 
Adjustments are made as required 
Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement 
Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties 
Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output 
Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required 
Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications 
Workplace documentation is completed as required 
Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications 
Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer or supplier specifications 
Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Output is checked for thorough drying or curing before stacking 
Job status and progress are checked against job specifications and any necessary action is taken 
Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications 
Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 
Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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