Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICPSCP341, 'Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method'.
Google Links
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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 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


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICPSCP341 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICP30615 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
  • ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing