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ICPPP334C
Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires an individual to manually develop a lay-down sheet and imposition scheme, combine components and meet production and finishing requirements.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create layouts and impositions.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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 ability to:

printing processes, sheet sizes, binding and finishing instructions and numerical sequence and lay-down of the product meet job and binding and finishing requirements

the underlying skill of imposition should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the photographic image be suitable for the identified printing processes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

prepare, set up and use the manual or software system to produce TWO layouts according to the listed Performance Criteria.

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

it is expected that special purpose cameras, tools, equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate.

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 interpreting implicit and explicit requirements of the job brief

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing data on software capabilities and production requirements and matching them with the job brief

planning and organising activities by planning the sequence of operations to facilitate smooth processing of the job

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating enlargement/reduction factors, fit, spatial relationships between elements, impositions and colour profiles

problem-solving skills by adjusting fit, maximising efficiency of imposition and using colour correction so that output meets requirements of the brief

use of technology by preparing work for final production

Required knowledge

main considerations when preparing a layout for a printing press

different working methods for sheet fed presses

image control marks that are important for press operation

calculations that need to be done to ensure that the size of the layout is correct

impact of paper considerations on the type of imposition used

image control marks at the binding finishing stage

factors that influenced your imposition

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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.

Input may include:

variety of four-colour images and page assembly.

Capture may include:

images to be imposed can be hard copy or electronic.

Manipulation/edit may include:

hand or electronic techniques.

Output may include:

manually prepared layout or electronically generated on screen or plotting.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Printing processes, sheet sizes and binding and finishing instructions are applied to the finished artwork to generate an imposition scheme 
A lay-down sheet and imposition scheme are generated according to folding and binding machine requirements and special printing requirements 
Pages and combined components are imposed correctly to suit specified sheet size 
Numerical sequence and lay-down of the product or mock-up are correctly identified to meet binding and finishing requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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