Required skills

language and literacy skills to

express ideas and information

gain client agreement on design layout

interpret client brief and specifications

numeracy skills to determine image resolution

planning and organising skills to

collect and organise the storage and retrieval of electronic files

produce proofs according to timeframe specified in client requirements

problemsolving skills to

analyse content of imported electronic files and determine formatting requirements

check and fix errors in the image produced

selfmanagement skills to

apply work health and safety WHS requirements including correct ergonomics when operating a computer

contribute to the maintenance of the production process as a member of a team

technical skills to

operate relevant hardware and software to produce a layout

select colour libraries within software applications

Required knowledge

image storage options including

use of lossless file compression formats to preserve files

use of lossy file compression formats to share files

printing processes used in digital production

reasons for

considering printing process during design phase including potential problems resulting from lack of consideration

editing or manipulating images

creating a colour profile when preparing an image for printing

types of software applications suitable for producing digital signage and the functionalities of each type of software including

colour modes profiles and rendering intents and the advantage and disadvantages of each

methods for

flowing text throughout a document

adjusting guides and rulers

qualities of different file formats and advantages and disadvantages for specific types of work including types of file format that are unsuitable for printbased jobs

techniques for styling text productively

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

find and use information relevant to tasks from a variety of information sources

use at least two software applications to prepare two different sets of layouts according to enterprise standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include access to relevant facilities equipment and materials used for digital production such as

highend computers

layout software

output devices

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

written andor oral assessment

observed documented andor firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidate selecting and using a variety of highend software applications to efficiently produce a standard job

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Type of signage application may be:

Software applications may include:

Elements may include:

Productive techniques may include:

Tools may include:

Software functionalities may include:

Contouring techniques may include:

Appropriate format may include: