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Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP3510
State Code
OBQ58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a manual, semi-automatic or automatic machine for printing and set up drying and/or curing units.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect screen
  • 1.1 Identify screen frames and determine colour sequence
  • 1.2 Examine screen frame for defects and undertake action as required
  • 1.3 Tape each screen as required
  • 1.4 Inspect screens against film positives, variations in centring, registration and alignment, and undertake action as required
  • 1.5 Handle screen frame, mesh and stencil according to manufacturer specifications
2. Maintain and adjust machine
  • 2.1 Inspect machine and carry out user maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Make required periodic adjustments according to manufacturer specifications
3. Install screen frames and dry run machine
  • 3.1 Position laysheet in grippers and side-lay according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Image position is established on laysheet
  • 3.3 Position screen frame in screen frame holder
  • 3.4 Confirm registration, alignment and centring and tighten screen clamps
  • 3.5 Run machine through printing, and confirm that substrate registers in lays
4. Prepare and position flood bar and squeegees
  • 4.1 Assemble flood bar and squeegee and confirm that flood bar is free of nicks and burrs
  • 4.2 Sharpen squeegee blade according to manufacturer specifications and ink system requirements
  • 4.3 Position flood bar and squeegee according to job specifications with squeegee at required pre-determined angle
  • 4.4 Adjust on and off contact according to ink system and printing speed
  • 4.5 Adjust squeegee and bring into contact with substrate
5. Set up drying or curing unit
  • 5.1 Set up belt speed and energy according to job requirements and adjust printing speeds
  • 5.2 Stack stock as required at end of dryer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN60 ICPSCP351 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit Unit of competency