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Produce screen-printed textiles

Produce screen-printed textiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTAT4022
State Code
OEY89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret design specifications and use stencil or silk-screen printing techniques to produce designs and artworks for textiles to be used for garments, textile products, furnishing fabrics, accessories or public art commissions. Screen printing involves the use of manual techniques, tools and equipment. This unit applies to individuals producing work based on a pre-determined design. They use judgement and problem-solving to select and troubleshoot processes to achieve quality outcomes.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish requirements for screen-printed textiles
  • 1.1 Analyse design specifications and discuss with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify desired effects of screen printing and select appropriate printing technique to achieve required design outcome
  • 1.3 Select textile substrates and quantities according to design requirements
  • 1.4 Select stencil techniques, stencil types, masters, screen types, meshes and medium according to requirements of printing technique, substrate and design
2. Apply screen-printing procedure
  • 2.1 Set up workstation, tools and equipment according to specifications for work
  • 2.2 Prepare substrates and check against quality standards
  • 2.3 Prepare stencil masters, meshes and screens for printing according to requirements for selected printing technique
  • 2.4 Prepare printing set up
  • 2.5 Apply screen printing techniques to meet design specifications for sample and in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Produce textile printed sample
  • 3.1 Check strike off against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met
  • 3.2 Identify printing faults and production problems and determine causes
  • 3.3 Analyse printing process, technique and medium used to determine necessary modifications to printing techniques, processes or materials
  • 3.4 Print and finish screen print and complete housekeeping in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Examine outcomes with appropriate personnel and discuss and document possible modifications to design
  • 3.6 Complete required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU89 MSTTD4005 Produce screen printed textiles Unit of competency