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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
   • Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
   • New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
   • Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
   • Basic principles and obligations for copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are researched and evaluated
   • Basic principles and obligations for copyright, WHS, environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied in workplace
3. Apply knowledge of digital production processes
   • Principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in workplace
   • Proofing processes and principles are applied to meet client needs
   • Raster image processor (RIP) and front-end processer functions are applied to meet job specifications
   • Effective use of software applications for producing digital products is evaluated
4. Apply knowledge of digital printing processes
   • Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based printers are evaluated to inform decisions made for different jobs
   • Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
   • Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed for different jobs
5. Apply knowledge of substrates and consumables
   • Range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs
   • Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect digital production operations are researched and evaluated for different jobs
   • Paper grain and how it affects digital production and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
   • Different properties of digital consumables, and how they affect digital production operations, are researched for different jobs
6. Apply knowledge of colour theory
   • Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions
   • Colour matching systems are used to inform digital production and/or design decisions
   • Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
   • Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs
   • Types of processes are evaluated and used to inform decisions made for different jobs
8. Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems
   • Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions
   • Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between and within companies are identified and used
   • Efficient production management information systems are established and applied to inform development decisions