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Prepare film for basic screen printing

Prepare film for basic screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP282
State Code
AUN67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
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 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 Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed
  • 1.2 Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements
  • 1.3 Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined
  • 1.4 Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications
  • 1.5 Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications
2 Prepare and operate equipment
  • 2.1 Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner
  • 2.2 Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required
  • 2.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device
3 Select and use appropriate software
  • 3.1 Imaging software is selected and scan opened
  • 3.2 Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers
  • 3.4 Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements
  • 3.5 Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size
  • 3.6 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements
  • 3.7 Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability
4 Select and operate appropriate equipment
  • 4.1 RIP software is selected and opened
  • 4.2 Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images
  • 4.3 Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film
  • 4.4 Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required
  • 4.5 Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3225 ICPSP282A Prepare film for basic screen printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ56 ICPSCP2820 Prepare film for basic screen printing Unit of competency