Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Type of stencil materials
Direct stencil materials commonly used relative to the industry sector

Types of machines
Automatic coating equipment commonly used in the screen printing sector

Coating techniques
Appropriate automatic coating techniques for various emulsions, mesh types and definition requirements

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures and in consultation with other relevant persons to ensure production requirements are met

Enterprise procedures
Tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Correctly prepare direct emulsion stencils using automatic coating equipment according to job specifications
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Prepare TWO different direct screens using automatic coating equipment, and expose, wash and dry the screen 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 these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated 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.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.