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 Assess production requirements | 1.1 Requirements of printing process and job specification are assessed 1.2 Quality of job elements, including resolution or dots per inch (DPI) are maintained according to client requirements 1.3 Films, dye cartridges, qualities and process requirements are determined 1.4 Stock levels are checked, recorded and maintained according to job specifications 1.5 Copy is checked and assessed according to job specifications |
2 Prepare and operate equipment | 2.1 Scanner and computer is selected and artwork or copy is placed squarely in scanner 2.2 Scanner software is selected and correct settings are made according to job requirements 2.3 Previews are made, images selected, finished scan completed and image adjusted as required 2.4 Image format is determined and saved to storage device |
3 Select and use appropriate software | 3.1 Imaging software is selected and scan opened 3.2 Separation is provided on individual layers according to job specifications 3.3 Colours are excluded as required on separation layers 3.4 Separation layers are coloured for specific RIP software requirements 3.5 Image or layers or separations are manually nested if required in accordance with film output device size 3.6 Image format is determined according to RIP software requirements 3.7 Supplied finished artwork or separation is checked for output suitability |
4 Select and operate appropriate equipment | 4.1 RIP software is selected and opened 4.2 Image setter or dye printer is selected and checked, and heads cleaned prior to outputting images 4.3 Nesting is checked to ensure non-wastage of film 4.4 Image is evaluated against job specifications and corrected if required 4.5 Film is handled and output device is closed down according to manufacturer recommendations |
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare film for TWO different products involving a variety of image effects according to job and manufacturer specifications
correctly select and use appropriate Raster Image Processor (RIP) software to meet the requirements of TWO jobs.
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:
identify image specifications and the resolutions or dots per inch (DPI) determination
explain the scanner settings, including the adjusting of the image brightness or contrast
identify the software used for scanning and the creation of vector graphics
discuss the exclusion of colours and bleed for a particular job and the purpose of colouring separation layers
explain the common file format when using RIP software and the settings that must be checked prior to ripping
outline the nesting requirements of particular jobs and the output suitability prior to producing separations
outline the correct output device and the regular checks and maintenance that must be performed on an image setter or dye printer
outline the procedures used for evaluating the output film to ensure it conforms to job specifications.
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 screen printing field of work and include access to relevant facilities and equipment.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.