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Evidence Guide: ICPSP282A - Prepare film for basic screen printing

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ICPSP282A - Prepare film for basic screen printing

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

Assess the production requirements in order to meet the process and job specification

  1. Requirements of the printing process and job specification are assessed
  2. Quality of job elements, including resolution/dpi are specified according to client requirements
  3. Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined
  4. Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications
  5. Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications
Requirements of the printing process and job specification are assessed

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Quality of job elements, including resolution/dpi are specified according to client requirements

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Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined

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Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications

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Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications

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Prepare and operate equipment to produce film separations

  1. Scanner/computer is selected and artwork/copy is placed squarely in the scanner
  2. Scanner software is selected/opened and correct settings are made according to job requirements
  3. Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed, and image adjusted as required
  4. Image format is determined and saved to a storage device
Scanner/computer is selected and artwork/copy is placed squarely in the scanner

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Scanner software is selected/opened and correct settings are made according to job requirements

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Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed, and image adjusted as required

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Image format is determined and saved to a storage device

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Select and use appropriate imaging software

  1. Software is selected and scan opened
  2. Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications
  3. Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  4. Separation layers are coloured for specific raster image processor (RIP) software requirements
  5. Image/layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size
  6. Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements
  7. Supplied finished artwork/separation is checked for output suitability
Software is selected and scan opened

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Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications

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Colours are excluded as required on separation layers

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Separation layers are coloured for specific raster image processor (RIP) software requirements

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Image/layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size

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Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements

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Supplied finished artwork/separation is checked for output suitability

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Select and operate an appropriate output device producing film separations

  1. RIP software is selected and opened
  2. Imagesetter/dye printer is selected andchecked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images
  3. Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film
  4. Image is evaluated to ensure it complies with the job specifications and corrected if required
  5. Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturers' recommendations
RIP software is selected and opened

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Imagesetter/dye printer is selected andchecked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images

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Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film

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Image is evaluated to ensure it complies with the job specifications and corrected if required

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Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturers' recommendations

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 ability to:

produce films according to job specifications, client and industry standards

prepare film for two different products involving a variety of image effects according to job specifications and manufacturer's specifications

demonstrate the related underpinning knowledge to prepare for screen printing.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities and equipment

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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:

portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate in preparing film for screen printing

direct questioning of underpinning knowledge required to prepare for screen printing and OHS issues.

Guidance information for assessment

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

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS)skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication and literacy skills for expressing ideas and information

planning, analysing and organising skills for preparing the screen prior to processing the materials in accordance with job specifications

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others

problem-solving skills for identifying faults and rectifying the image where required

technical skills for operating hand/or computer driven cutting tools, handling film before and after separation and measuring the halftone value on film separation

Required knowledge

image specifications

resolutions/dpi determination

scanner settings

adjusting image brightness/contrast

correct file format

imaging software

software for scanning and creation of vector graphics

exclusion of colours and bleed for a particular job

purpose of colouring separation layers (Hexachrome black)

common file format when using RIP software

nesting requirements

output suitability prior to producing separations

correct output device regular checks and maintenance that must be performed on an imagesetter/dye printer

RIP software settings that must be checked prior to ripping

procedures for evaluating output film to ensure it conforms to job specifications

halftone value

Range Statement

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.

Specifications may include:

screen rulings

dot percentages

image thickness/film assessment.

Elements may include:

text

headings

rules

components and shapes.

Scanner may include:

flat-bed

drum scanners.