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Prepare and cut screen print substrate

Prepare and cut screen print substrate

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSP222C
State Code
D3217
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect and cut substrate according to job specifications.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare substrate
  • 1.1. Substrates selected are of suitable quality according to job specifications and the end use of the product
  • 1.2. Substrate is inspected and print capability assessed, including the need for any special preparation requirements
  • 1.3. Necessary preventive action is taken to avoid wastage and to ensure best yield with respect to grain direction and the type of substrate selected
  • 1.4. Substrate is suitably pre-treated, 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
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. 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.
Substrates may include:
range of substrates in categories of paper, paperboard, corrugated board, plastics.
Cut may include:
single knife, manual guillotines.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
inspect and cut substrate according to job specifications
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

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
guillotine and associated equipment.

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.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0467 ICPSP222B Prepare and cut screen print substrate Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO51 ICPSCP222 Prepare and cut screen print substrate Unit of competency