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Prepare film for complex screen printing

Prepare film for complex screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP3830
State Code
OBQ62
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare film for complex screen printing using appropriate equipment and Raster Image Processor (RIP) software.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. Identify job requirements
  • 1.1 Confirm image specifications
  • 1.2 Check orientation against job specifications and adjust if required
  • 1.3 Determine resolution or dots per inch (DPI) for template creation
2. Prepare and operate equipment
  • 2.1 Select, turn on and clean scanner and computer
  • 2.2 Select and open scanner software and adjust settings according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Preview, select images, and complete finished scan according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.4 Determine image format and save to storage device
3. Select imaging software
  • 3.1 Select software, open scan and produce separations on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Exclude colours as required on separation layers
  • 3.3 Apply stroke for bleed according to printing equipment
  • 3.4 Colour separation layers for RIP software
  • 3.5 Determine image format according to RIP software requirements
  • 3.6 Check supplied finished artwork or separation against output requirements
4. Select and operate appropriate equipment
  • 4.1 Select, clean and operate image setter or dye printer
  • 4.2 Select and open RIP software, and check and set software settings according to output specifications
  • 4.3 Check nesting to confirm minimal wastage of film
  • 4.4 Evaluate image output against job specifications
  • 4.5 Handle film according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.6 Close down output device according to manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO04 ICPSCP383 Prepare film for complex screen printing Unit of competency