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Manually prepare and produce screen prints

Manually prepare and produce screen prints

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP2700
State Code
OBQ51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manually prepare and produce screen prints using manual screening techniques for long print runs that involve a production process.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry under direct supervision and performing mainly routine tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Use material safety data sheets (MSDS) to identify safe chemical handling procedures
  • 1.2 Check substrate for conformance to job specifications and report or rectify irregularities
  • 1.3 Check ink for conformance to job specifications
  • 1.4 Check stencil for conformance to job specifications
  • 1.5 Adjust substrate position and stencil registration
  • 1.6 Apply ink to screen in quantity required for screen size
2. Prepare for production run
  • 2.1 Run off proof print and check for quality and other technical requirements according to job specifications, and make adjustments as required
  • 2.2 Seek approval from designated personnel to commence production
  • 2.3 Set up belt speed and energy and adjust printing speeds according to job requirements
3. Run job and monitor print quality
  • 3.1 Operate equipment to produce screen print according to job specifications and adjust production speed as required
  • 3.2 Evaluate print quality throughout production run and adjust as required
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust curing and drying according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.4 Identify and report problems in machine operation according to enterprise procedures
4. Stack production output
  • 4.1 Confirm drying and curing of output prior to stacking
  • 4.2 Check job status and progress against job specifications and make adjustments as required
5. Conduct shutdown
  • 5.1 Transfer material to required destination
  • 5.2 Remove and clean excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 5.3 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Clean equipment and surrounding areas according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Identify, store and maintain tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.6 Apply correct procedure for dealing with spilt chemicals according to WHS requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN87 ICPSCP270 Manually prepare and produce screen prints Unit of competency