Assessment Requirements for ICPSCP2150 Prepare screen

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for ICPSCP2150 Prepare screen

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

select two different screen frame types, stretch and fix mesh and prepare screen for stencil application, according to manufacturer and job specifications, enterprise procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

WHS risks and requirements for:

handling blades

handling chemical materials

reasons why a frame is needed and the selection criteria for a particular frame

tools required to prepare the frame surface

key features that indicate a good surface for mesh adhesion has been achieved

the different mesh types and the type of job each mesh type would be suited to

common flaws or issues in screen mesh, their identifying criteria and correction methods

techniques used to minimise wastage when cutting mesh

position the mesh is placed in before tensioning

methods of pre-stretching the mesh prior to securing it

steps taken to measure tension

various methods of fixing mesh to frame

different pre-tensioning techniques available

methods for converting screen mesh chemically and mechanically

method for identifying the mesh on a screen

ideal and required conditions for storing screens

manufacturer specifications for the storage and use of chemicals in mesh conversion

manufacturer manuals, enterprise procedures and work health and safety documentation, including their location and purpose.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the screen printing field of work and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

chemicals

mesh

frames.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d