ICPKN320C - Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry
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ICPKN320C Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit covers preparation of a person working in or dealing with information technology systems in the printing industry and underpins all multimedia units of competency in the ICP30305 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).
Workers with the ICP30305 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) or higher are likely to acquire most of this knowledge in the technical units.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with information technology systems in the printing industry; that is, a working knowledge of related information technology and a detailed knowledge of specific information technology systems in the printing industry. It facilitates technical communication and the ability to work as a team member.
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Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills
Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assessor must be satisfied that sufficient knowledge and understanding of information technology systems and related production processes (as outlined in each Element) have been demonstrated so that job procedures, requirements and modifications can be intelligently discussed in some detail with a tradesperson, programmer, technician, production manager or client
demonstrated competency in Certificate III level Information Technology units of competency
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started
communication of ideas and information by correctly and accurately using information technology terminology and vocabulary
collecting, analysing and organising information by understanding and applying basic principles and obligations of OHS in the workplace
planning and organising activities by understanding and using basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks in work practices
teamwork when understanding and using issues such as security, archiving, backup and storage in work practices
mathematical ideas and techniques by understanding and applying the criteria for selecting graphic resolution to the development process
problem-solving skills by evaluating software and operating systems when producing multimedia for different jobs
use of technology by understanding and applying to the development process, where applicable, multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products
Required knowledge
unit underpins all technical Certificate III level units of competency
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Level of knowledge may include:
knowledge required to intelligently discuss job procedures, requirements and modifications with a tradesperson, production manager or client.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Information technology terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Information technology trends within the printing industry are monitored on an ongoing basis to inform personal work practices
International standards and open source standards are monitored for new developments and understood and applied where appropriate
The issues involved in producing related print products with new technology are understood and reflected in work practice
Issues such security, archiving, backup and storage are understood and used to inform work practice
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are understood in relation to the workplace
The basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are followed in personal work practices
Basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks are understood and used to inform work practices
Database and file management are understood and used as required
Different output settings and how they affect final printed product are understood and used as required
The different types of output required for different media and printing processes are understood and used in the production process where applicable
Server and server administration are understood and used to inform work practices
Designs that are appropriate or inappropriate for multimedia are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
Criteria for choosing visual, audio or text delivery for presenting information in both passive and interactive products are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
The differences between various markup languages and their application are understood and applied to a range of suitable development work
The differences between various scripting languages and their application are understood and applied to a range of suitable development work
The criteria for selecting graphic resolution and formats and advantages and limitations of different formats are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
Criteria for selecting audio formats for multimedia and advantages and limitations of different formats are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
The criteria for selecting video formats for multimedia and advantages and limitations of different formats are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
The criteria for selecting animation formats for multimedia and advantages and limitations of different formats are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
Multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
Different software and operating systems for producing multimedia products are evaluated for different jobs
The features of an effective navigation system for both passive and interactive products are understood and applied to the development process, where applicable
The effect of rapidly changing technology and how multimedia production needs to respond to it are understood
The types of information technology systems used in the printing sector are understood and used to inform personal work practice
Database and file management are understood and used as required
Automated workflow systems are understood and used to inform work practice
Different output systems and technology are understood and used to inform work practice
The types of information technology systems used in the converting and finishing sector are understood and used to inform personal work practice
Automated workflow systems are understood and used to inform work practice
Different dispatch and distribution systems are understood and used to inform work practice
The types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are understood and used to inform development decisions
Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between companies and within companies are understood and used
The basic principles of efficient production management information systems are understood and inform development decisions
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