Screen Printer (Occupation Code : 662203)
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Description
Prepares screens, sets up and operates power-driven or hand-operated screen printing equipment on variety of substrates. NOTE: This occupation is listed as a trade.Tasks
Preparing screens from which images are printed onto all types of materials, such as fabric, glass, plastic – in fact, almost any surface.
Familiarity with colour matching, ink mixing, knowing what inks to use on a particular surface, as well as knowledgeable about different textiles when printing on caps, T-shirts, conference bags, posters, or corri-boards.
Assessing artwork and colour proofs of the project before starting with the print job by taking into account factors such as the right colour, the right position, and the right product.
Using screen-printing on items such as decals, clock and watch faces, balloons, and many other products.
Monitoring machine operations and quality of printing.
Alternate Occupation Names
T Shirt Printer
Screen Printing Stencil Preparer
Silkscreener
Fabric Printer
Silk Screen Printer
Screen Printing Press Operator
Screener
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Printing NQF Level 02
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership - CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Printing NQF Level 03
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership - CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Printing NQF Level 04
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 5 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Further Education and Training Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
Workplace experience must be gained during or after completion of your studies. Please check what the full requirements are.
Step 4 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
National Certificate 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 6 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 5
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.