Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Frame type
Frame types commonly used within the industry relative to industry sectors

Type of mesh
Screen mesh thread counts, thread thickness, colours and weaves commonly used in the industry sectors

Fixing method
Fixing methods commonly used in the industry sector

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures in consultation with others to ensure production requirements are met

Tension measurement
Different tension measurement techniques commonly used in the industry sector

Enterprise procedures
Tasks must be performed according to workplace and OHS procedures

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Correctly prepare screens for screen printing according to job specifications
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Select TWO different frames types, either fixed or microchase, stretch and fix mesh as appropriate and prepare screen for stencil application, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria
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 both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

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.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.