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Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method

Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP235
State Code
AUO70
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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, process and store stencils using the photographic indirect method.It applies to individuals working under direct supervision and performing mainly routine tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare work area
  • 1.1 Work area is made clean and functional prior to commencement of work
  • 1.2 All equipment, tools and materials are inspected to ensure they are functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work
  • 1.3 Activating chemicals are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
2 Prepare screen
  • 2.1 Screen is selected according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Chemicals are applied and removed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 2.3 Tension of screen mesh is checked for suitability according to job specifications
3 Select indirect stencil material
  • 3.1 Stencil material is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate and machine type
  • 3.2 Stencil material is checked for faults and expiry date, and suitable action is taken
4 Process material
  • 4.1 Selected material is cut to size according to job specifications with minimisation of waste
  • 4.2 Material is placed in vacuum frame with positive positioned and intimate vacuum achieved according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
  • 4.3 Exposure is calculated and stencil is exposed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.4 Light source is positioned according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.5 Exposed stencil is removed from vacuum frame and treated with necessary activator, if required, according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.6 Activated stencil is washed according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.7 Exposed stencil is inspected for processing flaws
5 Apply stencil to screen
  • 5.1 Prepared screen is re-wet and inspected for cleanliness and dust
  • 5.2 Stencil is positioned and adhered accurately according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
6 Dry stencil
  • 6.1 Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 6.2 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil is checked for full adhesion
7 Block out screen
  • 7.1 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation
  • 7.2 Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type and according to job specifications
  • 7.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and faulty or damaged images are retouched and are taped according to ink type and job specifications
8 Store screen
  • 8.1 Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise procedures
  • 8.2 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
D3219 ICPSP235C Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method Unit of competency