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:

developing an agreed clear design brief and preparing a quotation. Rendering a complex design taking into account the design brief and quotation. Meeting the design reproduction and end user requirements

the underlying skill of solving complex technical problems of layout to conform to brief specifications should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes

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

produce finished art from a complex design brief. Provide evidence that each stage from initial negotiations to completion has been carried out satisfactorily.

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 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.

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by determining exactly what the client wants from the brief and subsequent discussion

collecting, analysing and organising information by balancing and matching client demands with requirements for reproduction and costs

planning and organising activities by coordinating job sequence so that materials arrive, are processed and can be checked efficiently

teamwork when ensuring that designers, printers and clients all know what they need to do and when

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating costs and determining enlargement/reduction factors

problem-solving skills by coping with discrepancies between the brief and what is possible

use of technology by using appropriate software to create the design and ensuring files are saved in the required format

Required knowledge

effect of the design brief upon the selection of a printing process

different design requirements for THREE printing processes, operations or electronic media

factors that have you considered when selecting appropriate colours for this job

choice of colours and the affect on the mood of a targeted consumer

procedures that have you implemented to produce a special effect

selection of type face design to the intended product

factors that have you consider when selecting the appropriate printing substrate for this job

effects different inks and substrates have on design

problems that may arise when running an image across a double page spread

steps that would be taken to overcome the problem of finger marks on dark solids

common technical problems that occur when a design is printed and how can they be resolved

recognising and rectifying faults on artwork supplied by the client

effect of colour breakdown and sequence on printing operations and printed jobs

matching artwork to customer's specifications as outlined on the job sheet

methods that you use for assessing the quality and suitability of externally produced artwork

problems that can be caused by using sub-standard and unsuitable artwork

design factors that affect the cost of a printed job

producing a design within budget

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

other sources of information that are available

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.

Clients may include:

internal or external clients.

Design tools may include:

a range of manual equipment or hardware and design software applications.

Costed may include:

hourly rates, material costs and any other factor contributing to job costs.

Complex graphic design may include:

complex refers to intricate and detailed design (line and tones) and may include difficult vignettes, tone separations, colour reproductions and embossing.

Applications may include:

design can be specific to publishing, consultancy, advertising or packaging.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.