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Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing

Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD4002
State Code
BAU92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare screen print design samples for textiles. The unit of competency applies to the use of stencil, or silk-screen printing techniques to produce designs and artwork for textiles to be used for garments, textile products, furnishing fabrics or accessories or public art commissions. Screen printing involves the use of manual techniques, tools and equipment. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to prepare stencils and screens
  • 2.1 Analyse design specifications and confirm stencil requirements with appropriate personnel
  • 2.2 Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Identify desired effects of screen printing and select appropriate conversion technique to achieve required design outcome
  • 2.4 Prepare and label layouts and select media to prepare stencils
  • 2.5 Complete stencils and check against design
3 Prepare screens
  • 3.1 Select screen types and mesh for appropriate substrates
  • 3.2 Prepare screens for stencil process and check against quality standards
  • 3.3 Expose stencil masters according to industry specifications
  • 3.4 Develop screen images, dry and finish
  • 3.5 Apply screen preparation according to workplace procedures
4 Test screens and stencil quality
  • 4.1 Print strike off and check against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met
  • 4.2 Identify screen and stencil faults and determine causes
  • 4.3 Apply modifications to screens, as required, using appropriate techniques, processes or materials
  • 4.4 Complete screens and prepare for production processes
  • 4.5 Examine outcomes and check against specifications with appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7445 LMTTD4013A Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY91 MSTAT4020 Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing Unit of competency