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Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing

Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTTD4013A
State Code
W7445
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply techniques used to prepare screen print design samples for textiles.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret stencil requirements
  • 1.1 Design specifications are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm stencil requirements.
  • 1.2 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work.
  • 1.3 Desired effects of screen printing are identified and appropriate conversion technique is selected to achieve required design outcome
  • 1.4 Layouts are accurately prepared and labeled
  • 1.5 Media is selected to prepare stencils
  • 1.6 Stencils are completed and checked against design
2 Prepare screens
  • 2.1 Screen types and mesh are selected for appropriate substrates
  • 2.2 Screens areprepared for stencil process and checked against quality standards
  • 2.3 Stencil masters are exposed according to industry specifications.
  • 2.4 Screen images are developed, dried and finished.
  • 2.5 Screen preparation is applied according to OH&S practices
3 Test screens and stencil quality
  • 3.1 Strike off is printed and checked against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met
  • 3.2 Screen and stencil faults are identified and causes determined
  • 3.3 Modifications to screens are applied as required using appropriate techniques, processes or materials
  • 3.4 Screens are completed and prepared for production processes
  • 3.5 Outcomes are examined and checked against specifications with appropriate personnel
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Appropriate personnel may include
trainers
colleagues
mentors
designers
members of the design team
Conversion technique may include
basic stencils
hand cut and hand drawn stencils
photosensitive stencils
autographic
digitally generated stencils
multi coloured separations.
Media may include
ruby lithe
designers opaque
ink
black wax crayon
digital prints
drafting film
pen
Design outcome may include
repeat patterns
border designs
placement prints
engineered designs
banners
Screen types include
timber, steel, aluminium framed
butt, mitre, nailed, glued, screwed, welded
rectangle, rotary, hat, flat bed
Meshes include
mesh types:
material
nylon
polyester
metal
colour:
white
yellow
red
size
mono or multi-filament
Screen preparation may include
checking for mesh tension
degreasing
haze removing
registration marks applied
coating
Finished includes
touch up and tape as required
wash image clean and dry
check for pinholes
clean wash out of image
Tools and equipment may include
rulers and tape measures
light boxes
graph paper
photocopier
overhead projector
photocopier
computer equipment
CAD software
tables
OH&S practices
OH&S practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OH&S practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Screen and stencil and production faults include
uneven screen coating
incorrectly stretched screen mesh
poorly registered artwork / separations
inaccurate repeat measurements
incorrect exposure time used
wet coating trough causing pinholes
warped screen frames
insufficient print paste used
off printing
poorly developed image
poor quality colour separations
stencil opacity insufficient
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
analyse design specifications and interpret production requirements
identify and address faults
determine requirements of design and conversion to print
make minor adjustments to equipment
use printing techniques to achieve design effects
recognise and apply stencil application for image use, design and printing techniques
evaluate own work and conduct quality checks

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OH&S practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OH&S practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU92 MSTTD4002 Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing Unit of competency