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Produce computer image for screen printing

Produce computer image for screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP382
State Code
AUM90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate electronic art to a supplied layout film positive or computer cut stencil.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for scanning
  • 1.1 Original is scaled to conform to job specifications
  • 1.2 Original is assessed to determine scanner settings
  • 1.3 Original is cleaned and correctly mounted according to job specifications
  • 1.4 Correct settings are selected for original to be scanned
2 Scan and check image
  • 2.1 Original is scanned according to quality requirements
  • 2.2 Quality of scanned image is checked against job specifications
  • 2.3 Appropriate software is applied for any processing of text if necessary
3 Prepare combining strategy
  • 3.1 Required data from electronic files is accessed
  • 3.2 Appropriate application is opened to undertake combining tasks
  • 3.3 Required fonts are accessed according to job specifications
4 Combine data
  • 4.1 Page layout size is created according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Elements are placed in page according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Trapping (spread and chokes) is applied according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Step and repeat function is accessed according to job specifications
  • 4.5 Elements are stepped according to job specifications
  • 4.6 Output menu is configured according to job specifications
5 Access and maintain output device
  • 5.1 Output devices are set up and maintained according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Suitable material is identified and loaded into output device
6 Produce image
  • 6.1 System is activated to initiate output according to job specifications
  • 6.2 Quality is monitored according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3237 ICPSP382C Produce computer image for screen printing Unit of competency