Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely select, inspect and cut substrate according to job specifications.
It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry under direct supervision and performing mainly routine tasks such as matching materials with the job specifications and checking and monitoring output.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Prepare substrate | 1.1 Substrates selected are of suitable quality according to job specifications and end use of product 1.2 Print capability of substrates is inspected and assessed, including need for any special preparation requirements 1.3 Preventive action is taken to avoid wastage and to ensure best yield with respect to grain direction and type of substrate selected 1.4 Substrate is pre-treated appropriately, where required |
2 Cut substrate | 2.1 Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage 2.2 Grip and lay edges of sheet are identified 2.3 Knives are checked for appropriate sharpness 2.4 Cutting sticks are replaced when necessary 2.5 Guillotine is manually set up and adjusted according to job specifications 2.6 Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 2.7 Problems in cutting (guillotining) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 2.8 Quality of cuts is checked to ensure quality standards are met |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
inspect and cut substrates according to job specifications.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain the typical information contained in job specifications
describe the process for checking guillotine knives
outline the process for guillotine set-up and operation
describe safe guillotine handling and operation practices
explain the proper stacking and storage of processed substrate.
Assessment Conditions
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 guillotining machines and substrates.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.5-2.7 | Interprets textual information from relevant sources to identify equipment suitability and adhere to procedures and standards |
Writing | 2.7 | Uses clear and specialised language to accurately document machinery faults |
Numeracy | 1.1, 2.5, 2.6 | Uses simple mathematical equations to calculate measurements and make required adjustments to equipment and settings |
Navigate the world of work | 2.7 | Takes some personal responsibility for adherence to organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.8 | Follows clearly defined instructions and sequencing, and monitors own progress for the task Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations Understands the purpose and specific functions of some common digital tools used in work contexts |
Sectors
Screen printing