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Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil

Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP233
State Code
AUM95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely select, prepare and store direct emulsion stencils using manual techniques.It applies to individuals working under direct supervision and performing mainly routine tasks such as monitoring equipment and ensuring set processes are followed.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare work area and equipment
  • 1.1 Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work
  • 1.2 All equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work
  • 1.3 Appropriate coating trough is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs
2 Prepare screen
  • 2.1 Screen is selected according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Chemicals are applied and removed according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 2.3 Tension of screen mesh is checked for suitability according to job specifications
3 Select emulsion
  • 3.1 Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type
  • 3.2 Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken
  • 3.3 Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 3.4 Emulsion is applied and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
4 Process coated screen
  • 4.1 Image films are appropriately positioned onto prepared screen and positioned in cleaned, prepared and appropriate exposure device
  • 4.2 Light source is positioned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.3 Exposure is calculated and stencil exposed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.4 Exposed screen is removed from vacuum frame exposure device
  • 4.5 Exposed screen is washed out after positive removal according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.6 Processed stencil or screen is inspected for flaws and scum
5 Dry stencil
  • 5.1 Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 5.2 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion
6 Block out screen
  • 6.1 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion
  • 6.2 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation
  • 6.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications
7 Store screen
  • 7.1 Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.2 Prepared screen is stored in clean, dry environment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3218 ICPSP233C Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ50 ICPSCP2330 Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil Unit of competency