Assessor Resource

ICPPR287A
Use digital processes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to individuals using various digital printing processes working in the digital, commercial print, pre-press, bureau, high-end digital print or a combination of these business environments.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply various digital printing processes and select an appropriate method for a particular job.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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:

identify the various digital printing processes

select the most appropriate digital printing process for a particular job

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for colour management production

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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

third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when applying digital processes to produce a product to specifications.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, such as:

ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for expressing ideas and information, having considered all the fundamentals of each digital process

collecting, analysing and organising skills in relation to the fundamentals of digital processes

planning and organising skills for identifying and clarifying job requirements and selecting a digital process

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

problem-solving skills by diagnosing and correcting printing problems

use of technology by using raster image processors (RIPs) or front-end processors to output a job

Required knowledge

various digital printing processes used within the digital sector

advantages and disadvantages of each process

types of substrates that best suit a particular process

cost differences between each process

advantages and disadvantages digital processes have compared to traditional printing methods

different applications digital products may be used for

effect heat can have on certain processes

effect light can have of certain processes

how folding may affect the appearance of a digitally printed job

what layout design considerations need to be considered when using a particular process

which colours and combinations are not effective for certain processes

OHS issues in relation to each digital process

location of documentation or other information regarding digital processes

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.

Digital processes may include:

commonly used digital processes, such as:

tone

inkjet

liquid toner-based.

Printing problems may include:

ghosting

poor conversion of Pantone colours

banding or blending problems

quality of solid blacks

text too small

trapping and knockout problems.

may include:

folded products

outdoor banners

letterheads requiring overprinting and/or laminating.

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

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPR287A - Use digital processes
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPPR287A - Use digital processes

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