This unit requires the individual to manually produce three- or more colour screen prints.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Load substrate

1.1. Substrate is checked for conformance to job specifications with any irregularities reported and/or rectified

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

2. Apply ink to screen

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

2.2. Equipment is kept clean and spillage is minimised

2.3. Colour is mixed and ink is checked for conformance to job specifications

3. Produce proof print

3.1. Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying/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's/supplier's and job specifications

4.4. Workplace documentation on job is completed as required

4.5. Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's and job specifications

5. Carry out routine user maintenance

5.1. Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's 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/curing before stacking

6.2. Job status and progress are checked for conformance to job specifications and any necessary action is taken

7. Finish operation

7.1. Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's specifications

7.2. Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

7.3. Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by completing workplace documentation

collecting, analysing and organising information by checking substrate for conformance to job specifications

planning and organising activities by producing a proof print prior to doing the job run

teamwork when seeking approval prior to commencement of the job run

mathematical ideas and techniques by setting the belt speed and required energy

problem-solving skills by continuously evaluating and adjusting print quality

use of technology by using the various equipment and machinery required to produce prints

Required knowledge

criteria for selecting the correct substrate for the job

ink and substrate compatibility

characteristics of solvents and ink additives and determining compatibility

adjustments necessary on the equipment prior to setting up

routine user maintenance that is required for this equipment

method that is used for checking the screen, ink, substrate and squeegee prior to printing

maintenance that is required on the printing base

lay edge on the equipment

correct position, register and lock of the screen in position

selection of squeegee to be use

off contact distance

selection of drying/curing system to print/cure this job

speed/temperature of the unit

routine maintenance that is required on this unit

OHS concerns that are there when producing a manual print

need to condition some substrates

correct viscosity of ink

rectification of the problem of alteration to ink viscosity during the run

evaluation and maintenance of print quality during the run

ideal printing rate on this equipment

procedure that you have for checking and stacking production output

correct procedure for removing ink without damaging the screen

correct method of cleaning squeegees, equipment and the surrounding area

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

other sources of information that are available

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

manually produce a three- or more colour screen print according to job specifications

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

manually produce TWO different multi-colour print runs according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these

off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

any basic set up units.

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Drying/curing units may include:

drying systems commonly used and relative to the industry sector.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Enterprise procedures may include:

tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.

Types of techniques may include:

manual screen printing techniques relative to the industry sector.

Complexity may include:

multi-colour jobs.

Unit sector

Screen Printing

This unit contains employability skills.