Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Inspect screen

1.1 Screen frames are identified to determine colour sequence

1.2 Each screen frame is examined for defects and appropriate action taken

1.3 Each screen is taped as necessary

1.4 Screens are inspected against film positives, variations in centring, registration and alignment are noted, and appropriate action is taken

1.5 Screen frame, mesh and stencil are appropriately handled according to manufacturer or supplier specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel

2 Maintain and adjust machine

2.1 Machine is inspected and routine user maintenance is carried out according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

2.2 Required periodic adjustments and user maintenance items are made at correct times according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures

3 Install screen frames and dry run machine

3.1 Laysheet is positioned in grippers and side-lay according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

3.2 Image position is established on laysheet

3.3 Screen frame is positioned in screen frame holder

3.4 Registration, alignment and centring are confirmed and screen clamps tightened to ensure no movement of the frame according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

3.5 Machine is run through printing cycle at same time, ensuring that substrate registers in lays and appropriate action is taken

4 Prepare and position flood bar and squeegees

4.1 Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and correct squeegee are assembled according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, ensuring that flood bar is free of nicks and burrs

4.2 Squeegee blade is sharpened according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and considering ink system to be used

4.3 Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and squeegee are positioned according to job specifications with squeegee at correct pre-determined angle

4.4 On and off contact (and peel-off if available) is adjusted to suit ink system and printing speed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications

4.5 Squeegee is correctly adjusted and brought into contact with substrate

5 Set up drying or curing unit

5.1 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted accordingly

5.2 Stock is properly stacked at end of dryer

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1-4.4

• Establishes job requirements from relevant information

Numeracy

4.3, 4.4, 5.1

• Uses simple mathematical calculations to determine and adjust resources and equipment

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 2.1, 2.2

• Complies with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
• Considers own role in terms of its contribution to broader goals of the work environment

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 5.2

• Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks, adapting some functions to improve personal efficiency
• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for efficiency
• Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions
• Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable problems in familiar work contexts

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPSCP351 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.