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Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method

Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP337
State Code
AUO07
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/04/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare, process and store photographic capillary stencils.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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 and process capillary film
  • 3.1 Capillary film is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate and machine type with minimisation of waste
  • 3.2 Capillary film is cut to size according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications with minimisation of waste
  • 3.3 Capillary film is mounted on screen according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 3.4 Screen is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Backing sheet is removed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
4 Process material
  • 4.1 Screen is placed in vacuum frame with positive positioned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and job specifications
  • 4.2 Exposure is calculated and stencil exposed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.3 Light source is positioned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.4 Exposed screen is removed from vacuum frame according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.5 Exposed screen is washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
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 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation
  • 6.2 Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type and according to job specifications
  • 6.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and faulty or damaged images are retouched 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE188 ICPSP337D Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method Unit of competency