Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work.
- Quality assurance requirements of signage operations are recognised and adhered to.
- Safety (OHS) requirements in accordance with application tasks and workplace operations are recognised and adhered to.
- Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs.
- Specifications, drawings and instructions are interpreted and job requirements and sequence, determined.
- Design for printing is identified and accurately reproduced for screen face.
- Product range is assessed and selected in accordance with job requirements and relevant Australian standards.
- Tools and equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
- Material to be screen-printed is prepared and located to position for printing.
- Material for screen face is marked by transferring design and is cut accurately to set out shape.
- Colours of paint or ink are selected and tested to match specification.
- Multiple screen-printing is identified and number of screens required, determined and produced to specifications.
- Material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements are determined and followed.
- Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures.
- Screen-print.
- Stencils/screens are prepared and manufactured to job specification.
- Paint or ink is prepared to specification ready for application.
- Printing process is set up for operation with material and screen aligned to specification.
- Screens are printed onto substrates to achieve accurate registration in accordance with job specification.
- Identify and solve problems.
- Clean up finished sign.