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Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP341
State Code
AUN09
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare, process and store direct electronically imaged stencils.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.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 Equipment is inspected to ensure it is functional and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action is taken prior to commencement of work
  • 1.3 Chemicals are prepared, if necessary, according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 1.4 Appropriate coating trough (or troughs for automatic coaters) is selected, ensuring it is free of nicks and burrs
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
3 Select direct emulsion
  • 3.1 Emulsion is selected according to requirements for ink type, print resolution, substrate, mesh type and machine type with minimisation of waste
  • 3.2 Emulsion is checked for expiry date and appropriate action taken
  • 3.3 Emulsion is prepared according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 3.4 Emulsion is used and dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
4 Process material
  • 4.1 Coated screen is placed in direct imaging equipment according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.2 Direct imaging equipment is set up according to manufacturer or supplier and job specifications
  • 4.3 Direct imaging equipment is operated according to WHS requirements, and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.4 Exposed screen is removed and washed out according to WHS requirements and manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.5 Processed stencil or screen is inspected for processing flaws
5 Dry stencil
  • 5.1 Processed stencil is dried according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 5.2 Backing sheet is carefully removed and stencil checked for full adhesion
6 Block out screen
  • 6.1 Non-image areas of prepared screen are blocked out with filler suitable for ink type according to job specifications
  • 6.2 Stencil is inspected for flaws, scum and orientation
  • 6.3 Pinholes are spotted out with suitable filler and taped according to ink type and job specifications
7 Store screen
  • 7.1 Prepared screen is labelled according to enterprise specifications
  • 7.2 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
D3230 ICPSP341C Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method Unit of competency