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Screen-print signs

Screen-print signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3009
State Code
BBB11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to screen-print signs.The unit supports sign-writers who print directly on to materials, including fabric and paper, using screen-printing tools and techniques.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from drawings, workplace instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Screen-printing tools and equipment are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • 1.3 Health and safety requirements are identified according to specified tasks and workplace operations and applied to planning.
  • 1.4 Materials to be screen-printed are selected and prepared for printing.
  • 1.5 Number of screens required is calculated and confirmed, and then applied to planning.
  • 1.6 Ink colours are selected, tested to match specification, and prepared for application.
2 Produce screen-printed sign.
  • 2.1 Material for screen face is cut accurately to setout shape and design is reproduced to screen face.
  • 2.2 Stencils are prepared according to job requirements.
  • 2.3 Printing process is set up for operation with material and screen aligned to specification.
  • 2.4 Ink is applied and spread across screen, checked for even and consistent application, and reapplied as required.
  • 2.5 Screens are printed on to substrates to achieve accurate registration according to job specification.
  • 2.6 Screen-printed sign is checked for consistency and accuracy according to job requirements and defects are identified and rectified.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Finished sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9535 CPCCSI3009A Screen-print signage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification