List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1 | Plan and prepare work. | 1.1 | Job requirements are identified from drawings, workplace instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation. |
| 1.2 | Screen-printing tools and equipment are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| 1.3 | Health and safety requirements are identified according to specified tasks and workplace operations and applied to planning. |
| 1.4 | Materials to be screen-printed are selected and prepared for printing. |
| 1.5 | Number of screens required is calculated and confirmed, and then applied to planning. |
| 1.6 | Ink colours are selected, tested to match specification, and prepared for application. |
2 | Produce screen-printed sign. | 2.1 | Material for screen face is cut accurately to setout shape and design is reproduced to screen face. |
| 2.2 | Stencils are prepared according to job requirements. |
| 2.3 | Printing process is set up for operation with material and screen aligned to specification. |
| 2.4 | Ink is applied and spread across screen, checked for even and consistent application, and reapplied as required. |
| 2.5 | Screens are printed on to substrates to achieve accurate registration according to job specification. |
| 2.6 | Screen-printed sign is checked for consistency and accuracy according to job requirements and defects are identified and rectified. |
3 | Clean up. | 3.1 | Finished sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements. |
| 3.2 | Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must screen-print three signs each consisting of letters and at least one graphic as follows:
one sign must be screen-printed to one of the following metals:
aluminium
stainless steel
one sign must be screen-printed to one of the following fabrics:
cotton
gauze
polyester
silk
one sign must be screen-printed to at least one of the following substrates:
glass
paper
plastic
wood.
At least two of the above signs must measure at least 1 square metre.
In doing the above work, the person must:
reproduce a design and transfer design to material for screen-printing
cut screen design to shape
construct screen ready for printing as appropriate to the task.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
colour selection techniques and principles and their application in screen-printed signs
methods for identifying dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key features of signs from sign designs and drawings
purpose and application of the following when screen-printing signs:
safety data sheets (SDS)
safe work method statements (SWMS)
principles and techniques for the layout of signs
relevant Australian standards:
AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
AS 2311 General workmanship – painting
AS 2700 Colour standards for general purposes
statutory and regulatory authority requirements relating to the use of materials used in screen-printing signs, including:
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals and materials
techniques for cutting designs for screens and screen-printing
range of traditional and contemporary font styles for use in screen-printing signs
terminology and use of abbreviations in screen-printing.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment and tools:
as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
block out
cardboard
masking tape
metal and fabric as specified in the performance evidence
screen frames
spray adhesive
stencil films
substrates as specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
AS 2311 General workmanship – painting
AS 2700 Colour standards for general purposes
timeframe:
according to job requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.