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Prepare film for basic screen printing

Prepare film for basic screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP2820
State Code
OBQ56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare film for basic screen printing using appropriate equipment and Raster Image Processor (RIP) software.It applies to individuals who generally work under direct supervision in the printing and graphic arts industry and perform mainly routine tasks such as operating basic equipment and assessing the production requirements in accordance with job specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess production requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements of printing process and job specifications
  • 1.2 Determine films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements
  • 1.3 Check, record and maintain stock levels according to job specifications
  • 1.4 Check and assess copy according to job specifications
2. Prepare and operate equipment
  • 2.1 Select scanner and computer and place artwork
  • 2.2 Select scanner software and settings according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Preview, select images, and complete finished scan according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.4 Determine image format and save to storage device
3. Select and use appropriate software
  • 3.1 Select imaging software and open scan
  • 3.2 Provide separation on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Exclude colours as required on separation layers
  • 3.4 Colour separation layers for specific RIP software requirements
  • 3.5 Manually nest image, layers or separations as required according to film output device size
  • 3.6 Determine image format according to RIP software requirements
  • 3.7 Check finished artwork or separation against output requirements
4. Select and operate appropriate equipment
  • 4.1 Select and open RIP software
  • 4.2 Select, check and clean image setter or dye printer
  • 4.3 Check nesting to confirm minimal wastage of film
  • 4.4 Evaluate image against job specifications and correct as required
  • 4.5 Handle film and close down output device according to manufacturer specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN67 ICPSCP282 Prepare film for basic screen printing Unit of competency