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Prepare film for complex screen printing

Prepare film for complex screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSP383A
State Code
D3238
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare film for screen printing ready for screen manufacture.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify job requirements
  • 1.1. Image specifications are checked according to job specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2. Orientation is checked for conformance to job specifications and adjusted if required
  • 1.3. Resolution/dpi is determined for template creation
2. Prepare and operate equipment
  • 2.1. Scanner/computer is selected, turned on and scanner glass cleaned
  • 2.2. Scanner software is selected/opened and correct settings made according to job requirements
  • 2.3. Previews are made, image is selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • 2.4. Image format is determined and saved to a storage device
3. Select Imaging software
  • 3.1. Software is selected, scan is opened and separations are produced on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 3.2. Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • 3.3. Stroke is applied for bleed according to printing equipment
  • 3.4. Separation layers are coloured for specific raster image processor (RIP) software
  • 3.5. Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements
  • 3.6. Supplied finished artwork/separation is checked for output capability
4. Select and operate an appropriate output device producing film separations to an industry standard and ready for screen manufacture
  • 4.1. Imagesetter/dye printer is selected, turned on and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images
  • 4.2. RIP software is selected and opened, and software settings checked and set according to output specifications
  • 4.3. Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film
  • 4.4. Image is output and evaluated to ensure it conforms to job specifications and measuring, including checking with a reflection densitometer valve
  • 4.5. Film is handled according to manufacturer's specifications
  • 4.6. Output device is closed down according to manufacturer's recommendations
5. Access the requirements of particular production exercise in order to meet the process and job specification
  • 5.1. Requirements of the printing process and job specification are assessed
  • 5.2. The quality of job elements, including resolution/dpi is specified according to client requirements
  • 5.3. Films, dye cartridges, their qualities and process requirements are determined
  • 5.4. Stock levels are checked and maintained according to job specifications
  • 5.5. Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications
6. Prepare and operate equipment able to produce film separations
  • 6.1. Scanner/computer is selected and artwork/copy is placed squarely in the scanner
  • 6.2. Scanner software is selected/opened and correct settings are made according to job requirements
  • 6.3. Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • 6.4. Image format is determined and saved to a storage device
7. Select and use appropriate imaging software
  • 7.1. Software is selected, scan opened and, using layers and software tools as required, separations are provided on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 7.2. Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • 7.3. Separate layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements
  • 7.4. Image/layers or separations are manually nested, if required, in accordance with film output device size
  • 7.5. Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements and saved to storage device
  • 7.6. Supplied finished artwork/separations is checked for output suitability
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.
Image specifications may include:
screen rulings
dot percentages
image thickness/film assessment.
Scanner may include:
flat-bed
drum scanners with medium to high-end full colour capabilities.
Elements may include:
text
headings
rules
components and shapes.
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 ability to:
produce films according to job specification and client standards
prepare film for two different jobs involving a variety of image effects, according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment required to prepare film for screen printing
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate in preparing film for screen printing ready for production
direct questioning of underpinning knowledge required to prepare for screen printing and OHS issues.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector. Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0468 ICPSP223B Prepare film for screen printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO04 ICPSCP383 Prepare film for complex screen printing Unit of competency