Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMTTD4013A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency LMTTD4013A - Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply techniques used to prepare screen print design samples for textiles.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to the use of stencil, or silk-screen printing techniques to produce designs and artwork for textiles to be used for garments, textile products, furnishing fabrics or accessories or public art commissions. Screen printing involves the use of manual techniques, tools and equipment. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities.The application of this unit is according to OH&S practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recyclingThis unit requires the application of communications skills associated with interpreting patterns and specifications, and planning and organising skills for the safe and effective use of textile printing technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to printing or production. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to combine printing processes, technique and medium to achieve desired design outcomes.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Interpret stencil requirements
  • Design specifications are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm stencil requirements.
  • Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work.
  • Desired effects of screen printing are identified and appropriate conversion technique is selected to achieve required design outcome
  • Layouts are accurately prepared and labeled
  • Media is selected to prepare stencils
  • Stencils are completed and checked against design
       
Element: Prepare screens
  • Screen types and mesh are selected for appropriate substrates
  • Screens areprepared for stencil process and checked against quality standards
  • Stencil masters are exposed according to industry specifications.
  • Screen images are developed, dried and finished.
  • Screen preparation is applied according to OH&S practices
       
Element: Test screens and stencil quality
  • Strike off is printed and checked against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met
  • Screen and stencil faults are identified and causes determined
  • Modifications to screens are applied as required using appropriate techniques, processes or materials
  • Screens are completed and prepared for production processes
  • Outcomes are examined and checked against specifications with appropriate personnel
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

analyse design specifications and interpret production requirements

identify and address faults

determine requirements of design and conversion to print

make minor adjustments to equipment

use printing techniques to achieve design effects

recognise and apply stencil application for image use, design and printing techniques

evaluate own work and conduct quality checks

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OH&S practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates skills to:

use tools and equipment associated with screen printing

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OH&S practices

Demonstrates knowledge of:

characteristics of stencil and screen types

specific design and printing practices

printing processes and practices

different types of screens and meshes

different types of medium

stencil and printing techniques

OH&S practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Appropriate personnel may include

trainers

colleagues

mentors

designers

members of the design team

Conversion technique may include

basic stencils

hand cut and hand drawn stencils

photosensitive stencils

autographic

digitally generated stencils

multi coloured separations.

Media may include

ruby lithe

designers opaque

ink

black wax crayon

digital prints

drafting film

pen

Design outcome may include

repeat patterns

border designs

placement prints

engineered designs

banners

Screen types include

timber, steel, aluminium framed

butt, mitre, nailed, glued, screwed, welded

rectangle, rotary, hat, flat bed

Meshes include

mesh types:

material

nylon

polyester

metal

colour:

white

yellow

red

size

mono or multi-filament

Screen preparation may include

checking for mesh tension

degreasing

haze removing

registration marks applied

coating

Finished includes

touch up and tape as required

wash image clean and dry

check for pinholes

clean wash out of image

Tools and equipment may include

rulers and tape measures

light boxes

graph paper

photocopier

overhead projector

photocopier

computer equipment

CAD software

tables

OH&S practices

OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Screen and stencil and production faults include

uneven screen coating

incorrectly stretched screen mesh

poorly registered artwork / separations

inaccurate repeat measurements

incorrect exposure time used

wet coating trough causing pinholes

warped screen frames

insufficient print paste used

off printing

poorly developed image

poor quality colour separations

stencil opacity insufficient

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
Design specifications are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm stencil requirements. 
Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work. 
Desired effects of screen printing are identified and appropriate conversion technique is selected to achieve required design outcome 
Layouts are accurately prepared and labeled 
Media is selected to prepare stencils 
Stencils are completed and checked against design 
Screen types and mesh are selected for appropriate substrates 
Screens areprepared for stencil process and checked against quality standards 
Stencil masters are exposed according to industry specifications. 
Screen images are developed, dried and finished. 
Screen preparation is applied according to OH&S practices 
Strike off is printed and checked against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met 
Screen and stencil faults are identified and causes determined 
Modifications to screens are applied as required using appropriate techniques, processes or materials 
Screens are completed and prepared for production processes 
Outcomes are examined and checked against specifications with appropriate personnel 

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