Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the suitability of screens to be reclaimed and the cleaning and storing of reclaimed screens.
It applies to individuals 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.
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 Select and prepare chemicals | 1.1 Ink and stencil type are correctly identified and screen is assessed for suitability to be reclaimed 1.2 Most appropriate reclamation method is selected 1.3 Screen reclamation chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer or supplier specifications 1.4 Appropriate safety gear is selected and worn according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
2 Wash screen | 2.1 Stencil is treated with appropriate chemical to manufacturer specifications 2.2 Screens are washed using pressure gun in suitably ventilated area with required extraction system 2.3 Stains and hazards are removed using appropriate chemicals according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and WHS requirements 2.4 Screens are checked for damage and any defects are reported and/or rectified according to enterprise procedures |
3 Store screen | 3.1 Screens are correctly identified and labelled 3.2 Screens are stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
safely reclaim THREE screens, preferably of different mesh and stencil types commonly used in the workplace, using manual techniques, according to manufacturer and job specifications, enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
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 significance of mesh count
explain how screens with different mesh counts should be treated
describe the common faults that could occur in meshes and frames
describe the ink removal procedures for three different inks
describe the stencil removal procedures for two stencil types
identify what chemicals are available for screen reclamation
explain the reasons for selecting chemicals and method for screen reclamation
explain the main considerations when handling and disposing of chemicals
explain the various screen reclamation techniques available in the industry
explain the reasons for selecting and applying a specific technique for screen reclamation
identify the hazards to be aware of in reclaiming screens
describe the enterprise policies on material handling
describe the enterprise policies on management of waste
name any personal protective clothing that should be worn when reclaiming screens
identify required manuals, safety and other documentation and briefly outline the relevant information in each source.
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 relevant tools, equipment, materials, resources and documentation.
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 | 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 | Interprets textual information from relevant sources to identify and adhere to procedures and standards |
Writing | 2.4, 3.1 | Completes workplace documentation accurately and legibly using specific information |
Oral Communication | 2.4 | Reports faults and discusses any remedial action with supervisor |
Numeracy | 1.3, 2.1 | Recognises numerical information and makes basic calculations to determine measurements and timeframes |
Navigate the world of work | 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 | Understands and complies with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1 | Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for efficiency Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable problems in familiar work contexts |
Sectors
Screen printing