Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 8:08 AM AWST
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Prepare substrate
Prepare substrate
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSP221C
ICPSP221C
State Code
D3216
D3216
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2011
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
05/08/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a wide range of substrates for screen printing.In some cases there may be an overlap with ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product; if substrate preparation is substantially guillotining then ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product should be used.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select substrate
- 1.1. Substrates are selected according to job specifications
- 1.2. Substrates selected are to be of suitable form and quality according to job specifications and the end use of the product
2. Process substrate
- 2.1. Processing of substrate is carried out according to job specifications
- 2.2. Necessary preventive action is taken to avoid wastage and to ensure best yield with respect to grain direction and the type of substrate selected
- 2.3. User maintenance requirements are identified and implemented according to manufacturer's/supplier's instructions
- 2.4. Substrate is inspected and print capability assessed, including the need for any special preparation requirements
- 2.5. Substrate is suitably pre-treated, where required
- 2.6. Substrate is appropriately labelled according to job specifications
3. Store and handle substrate
- 3.1. Materials are safely handled according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
- 3.2. Materials and substrate are appropriately handled and stored according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
- 3.3. Offcuts of materials are disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
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.
Type of substrate may include:
substrates commonly used within the industry relative to industry sectors.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Enterprise procedures may include:
tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.
Conversion methods may include:
variety of methods of converting substrate of a type commonly used in the industry relative to industry sectors.
Degree of autonomy may include:
performing work under supervision to defined procedures to ensure production requirements are met.
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.
Type of substrate may include:
substrates commonly used within the industry relative to industry sectors.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Enterprise procedures may include:
tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.
Conversion methods may include:
variety of methods of converting substrate of a type commonly used in the industry relative to industry sectors.
Degree of autonomy may include:
performing work under supervision to defined procedures to ensure production requirements are met.
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:
correctly prepare substrates 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 and process TWO substrates commonly used within the industry sector according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
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 theses. 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.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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:
correctly prepare substrates 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 and process TWO substrates commonly used within the industry sector according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.
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 theses. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0466 | ICPSP221B | Prepare substrate | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN80 | ICPSCP221 | Prepare substrate | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W761 | ICP20110 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
| J185 | ICP30612 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |
| W765 | ICP20510 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |