Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material related to preparation for prepress processing work

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate layout requirements and materials specifications necessary for preparation for prepress processing work

Required knowledge

knowledge about different printing techniques and other diffusion techniques and their constraints with respect to design

knowledge about basic colour theory in relation to preparation for prepress processing requirements

knowledge about basic typographic theory in relation too preparation for prepress processing requirements

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with preparation for prepress processing requirements

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to preparation for prepress processing work

environmental issues associated with the equipment tools and materials associated with preparation or prepress processing work

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

production of files for at least three jobs involving text and graphics which cause no prepress processing problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills using industrycurrent equipment to prepare for prepress processing work

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the preparation process for prepress processing work

evaluation of files prepared by the candidate

discussion and questioning about candidates intentions and the work outcome

written and verbal reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties eg speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to undertake the selected techniques to be practised and applied to the production of files ready for print processing

Files may be prepared for any graphic design application and product. These include:

Printing processes can include:

Pre-press includes:

Software used may include: