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Evidence Guide: ICPSCP341 - Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

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ICPSCP341 - Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare work area

  1. Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work
  2. Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work
  3. Chemicals are prepared, if necessary, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  4. Appropriate coating trough (or troughs for automatic coaters) is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs
Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work

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Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work

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Chemicals are prepared, if necessary, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Appropriate coating trough (or troughs for automatic coaters) is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs

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Prepare screen

  1. Screen is selected according to job specifications
  2. Chemicals are applied and removed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
Screen is selected according to job specifications

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Chemicals are applied and removed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Select direct emulsion

  1. Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type with minimisation of waste
  2. Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken
  3. Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  4. Emulsion is used and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type with minimisation of waste

Completed
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Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken

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Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Emulsion is used and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Process material

  1. Coated screen is placed in direct imaging equipment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  2. Direct imaging equipment is set up according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
  3. Direct imaging equipment is operated according to WHS requirements, and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  4. Exposed screen is removed and washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  5. Processed stencil or screen is inspected for processing flaws
Coated screen is placed in direct imaging equipment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Direct imaging equipment is set up according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

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Direct imaging equipment is operated according to WHS requirements, and manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Exposed screen is removed and washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Processed stencil or screen is inspected for processing flaws

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Dry stencil

  1. Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  2. Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion
Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion

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Block out screen

  1. Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type according to job specifications
  2. Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation
  3. Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications
Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type according to job specifications

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Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation

Completed
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Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications

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Store screen

  1. Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise specifications
  2. Prepared screen is stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise specifications

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Prepared screen is stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Prepare work area

1.1 Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work

1.2 Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work

1.3 Chemicals are prepared, if necessary, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

1.4 Appropriate coating trough (or troughs for automatic coaters) is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs

2 Prepare screen

2.1 Screen is selected according to job specifications

2.2 Chemicals are applied and removed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

3 Select direct emulsion

3.1 Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type with minimisation of waste

3.2 Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken

3.3 Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

3.4 Emulsion is used and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

4 Process material

4.1 Coated screen is placed in direct imaging equipment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.2 Direct imaging equipment is set up according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.3 Direct imaging equipment is operated according to WHS requirements, and manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.4 Exposed screen is removed and washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.5 Processed stencil or screen is inspected for processing flaws

5 Dry stencil

5.1 Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion

6 Block out screen

6.1 Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type according to job specifications

6.2 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation

6.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications

7 Store screen

7.1 Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise specifications

7.2 Prepared screen is stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Prepare work area

1.1 Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work

1.2 Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work

1.3 Chemicals are prepared, if necessary, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

1.4 Appropriate coating trough (or troughs for automatic coaters) is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs

2 Prepare screen

2.1 Screen is selected according to job specifications

2.2 Chemicals are applied and removed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

3 Select direct emulsion

3.1 Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type with minimisation of waste

3.2 Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken

3.3 Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

3.4 Emulsion is used and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

4 Process material

4.1 Coated screen is placed in direct imaging equipment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.2 Direct imaging equipment is set up according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications

4.3 Direct imaging equipment is operated according to WHS requirements, and manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.4 Exposed screen is removed and washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.5 Processed stencil or screen is inspected for processing flaws

5 Dry stencil

5.1 Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

5.2 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion

6 Block out screen

6.1 Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type according to job specifications

6.2 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation

6.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications

7 Store screen

7.1 Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise specifications

7.2 Prepared screen is stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

safely prepare TWO different screens using direct electronic imaging techniques according to all manufacturer, job, 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:

outline the influence that mesh count has on the final printed product

identify the need to have a correctly tensioned screen and the effect of screen tension on screens of various mesh count or grades

identify the degreasing or cleaning techniques that are employed prior to coating the screen

describe the information that is contained in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the emulsion

identify pollution and environmental issues that need to be considered when working with emulsions, including the need to work in a safelight area

describe maintenance that is required on the direct projection camera

discuss the kinds of high sensitivity emulsion that are available and state their characteristics, lifespans and areas of use

outline the preparation method for the emulsion used

describe the influence that the length of run and ink used have on the coating technique

discuss the number of coats of emulsion necessary and the best method of coating the screen

identify the best position (horizontal or vertical) for drying the screen to prevent scum and streaking

describe the effect of heat on the emulsion during the drying process

outline the health and safety concerns when exposing the screen

describe the operating features of the direct projection camera

describe the best position on the frame, the registration requirements and the scanning speed and exposure time

summarise inputting information into the computer, manipulation of the image and how to interpret output information

describe the effect of temperature, pressure and period of washing on the emulsion, as well as determining when washing out is complete

describe the post-curing effect on the stencil

outline the main information in the MSDS for a particular blockout

identify the correct ink and stencil for the type of blockout to be used

identify preventive measures required to minimise pinholes

describe the means by which a screen can be identified at a later date

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