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Prepare and cut screen print substrate

Prepare and cut screen print substrate

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP222
State Code
AUO51
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely select, inspect and cut substrate according to job specifications.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry under direct supervision and performing mainly routine tasks such as matching materials with the job specifications and checking and monitoring output.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare substrate
  • 1.1 Substrates selected are of suitable quality according to job specifications and end use of product
  • 1.2 Print capability of substrates is inspected and assessed, including need for any special preparation requirements
  • 1.3 Preventive action is taken to avoid wastage and to ensure best yield with respect to grain direction and type of substrate selected
  • 1.4 Substrate is pre-treated appropriately, where required
2 Cut substrate
  • 2.1 Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 2.2 Grip and lay edges of sheet are identified
  • 2.3 Knives are checked for appropriate sharpness
  • 2.4 Cutting sticks are replaced when necessary
  • 2.5 Guillotine is manually set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.6 Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.7 Problems in cutting (guillotining) machine operation are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.8 Quality of cuts is checked to ensure quality standards are met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3217 ICPSP222C Prepare and cut screen print substrate Unit of competency