Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply screen printing techniques used to produce screen print designs on textiles. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to the use of stencil, or silk-screen printing techniques to produce designs and artworks for textiles to be used for garments, textile products, furnishing fabrics or accessories or public art commissions. Screen printing involves the use of manual techniques, tools and equipment. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires the application of communications skills associated with interpreting patterns and specifications, and planning and organising skills for the safe and effective use of textile printing technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to printing or production. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to combine printing processes, technique and medium to achieve desired design outcomes. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Interpret production requirements |
1.1 Design specifications are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel to confirm production requirements 1.2 Desired effects of screen printing are identified and appropriate printing technique selected to achieve required design outcome 1.3 Textile substrates and quantities are selected according to design requirements 1.4 Stencil techniques , stencil types, masters, screen types , meshes and medium are selected according to requirements of printing technique, substrate and design |
2 Apply screen printing procedure |
2.1 Workstation, tools and equipment are set up according to specifications for work. 2.2 Substrates are prepared and checked against quality standards 2.3 Stencil masters, meshes and screens are prepared for printing according to requirements for selected printing technique 2.4 Printing set up is prepared. 2.5 Screen printing techniques are applied to meet design specifications for sample and according to OHS practices |
3 Produce Textile printed sample |
3.1 Strike off is checked against design specifications to ensure quality standards are met 3.2 Printing faults and production problems are identified and causes determined 3.3 Printing process, technique and medium used are analysed to determine necessary modifications to printing techniques, processes or materials 3.4 Sample is printed 3.5 Screen print is finished and housekeeping completed 3.6 Outcomes are examined with appropriate personnel and possible 3.7 Required documentation is completed |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
Appropriate personnel may include |
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Printing technique may include |
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Design outcome may include |
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Substrate preparation may include |
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Textile substrates may include |
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Stencil types include |
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Screen types include |
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Meshes include |
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Mediums may include |
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Tools and equipment may include |
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Screen preparation may include to |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
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Finished includes |
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Printing problems and production faults include |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Textile Design and Development |