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ICPPRP232
Electronically combine and assemble data

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to electronically combine and assemble data to produce a page layout.

It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry who design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative 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)



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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan and prepare the work

1.1 Computer functions are undertaken to access required data from electronic files

1.2 Required data is checked to ensure correct format for software application and output

1.3 System is checked for required fonts to fulfil job specifications

1.4 Storage capacity of system is checked for sufficiency

2 Combine data

2.1 Pages are composed according to job specifications

2.2 Elements are placed on page according to job specifications

2.3 Trapping is applied according to job specifications

2.4 Image output is prepared and appropriate colour profiles are applied according to media output

3 Create multiple images

3.1 Basic step and repeat layout is prepared according to job specifications

3.2 Appropriate software for step and repeat is accessed according to job specifications

3.3 Images are stepped according to job specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

use a desktop platform (or high-end system) with appropriate layout, design and drafting software, to combine and assemble TWO jobs following the job brief and according to the listed performance criteria. (Since underlying skills associated with combining and assembling should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors, it is important that substrates be identified along with the associated printing process that is being simulated.)

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

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain how to create a page layout according to job specifications

describe function of electronic trapping of image elements as applied to image assembly

explain how trapping relates to job specification

outline how step and repeat layout is prepared to suit a job specification

list main criteria for evaluating final output

outline requirements of a contract proof as compared to an in-house check proof

list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify where are they kept and what information is included.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Pre-Press field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages.

In a pre-press environment many individuals are required to be competent in the use of more than one page layout application.

If this unit is to be used to assess competency with page layout applications, it should be used as a secondary unit to ICPPP224 Produce pages using a page layout application. It should be used when an additional page layout application is being assessed or taught.

It is not to be used to assess an individual on the same page layout application as ICPPP224 Produce pages using a page layout application. In other words, the individual should not receive two units of competency for one page layout application.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan and prepare the work

1.1 Computer functions are undertaken to access required data from electronic files

1.2 Required data is checked to ensure correct format for software application and output

1.3 System is checked for required fonts to fulfil job specifications

1.4 Storage capacity of system is checked for sufficiency

2 Combine data

2.1 Pages are composed according to job specifications

2.2 Elements are placed on page according to job specifications

2.3 Trapping is applied according to job specifications

2.4 Image output is prepared and appropriate colour profiles are applied according to media output

3 Create multiple images

3.1 Basic step and repeat layout is prepared according to job specifications

3.2 Appropriate software for step and repeat is accessed according to job specifications

3.3 Images are stepped according to job specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

use a desktop platform (or high-end system) with appropriate layout, design and drafting software, to combine and assemble TWO jobs following the job brief and according to the listed performance criteria. (Since underlying skills associated with combining and assembling should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors, it is important that substrates be identified along with the associated printing process that is being simulated.)

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

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain how to create a page layout according to job specifications

describe function of electronic trapping of image elements as applied to image assembly

explain how trapping relates to job specification

outline how step and repeat layout is prepared to suit a job specification

list main criteria for evaluating final output

outline requirements of a contract proof as compared to an in-house check proof

list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify where are they kept and what information is included.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Pre-Press field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages.

In a pre-press environment many individuals are required to be competent in the use of more than one page layout application.

If this unit is to be used to assess competency with page layout applications, it should be used as a secondary unit to ICPPP224 Produce pages using a page layout application. It should be used when an additional page layout application is being assessed or taught.

It is not to be used to assess an individual on the same page layout application as ICPPP224 Produce pages using a page layout application. In other words, the individual should not receive two units of competency for one page layout application.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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
Computer functions are undertaken to access required data from electronic files 
Required data is checked to ensure correct format for software application and output 
System is checked for required fonts to fulfil job specifications 
Storage capacity of system is checked for sufficiency 
Pages are composed according to job specifications 
Elements are placed on page according to job specifications 
Trapping is applied according to job specifications 
Image output is prepared and appropriate colour profiles are applied according to media output 
Basic step and repeat layout is prepared according to job specifications 
Appropriate software for step and repeat is accessed according to job specifications 
Images are stepped according to job specifications 

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