Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by interpreting job brief to ensure that the job is done appropriately

collecting analysing and organising information by matching characteristics of fonts sizes and layouts with requirements of the job brief

planning and organising activities by selecting and fitting appropriate type

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating fit and point sizes

problemsolving skills by fitting type in the allocated copy space

use of technology by selecting and applying type using software applications

Required knowledge

different printing processes or electronic media and the affect on type selection and design

aspects of typography that influence the design of the brief

limitations with type reproduction in the printing processes

serif and sans serif categories

type atmosphere

elements of a dynamic arrangement

text and margin proof reader marks

grammar punctuation and the apostrophe

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

selecting and fitting appropriate fonts to meet the job specifications Proofing the type for errors and correcting

the underlying skills of selecting and applying type should be transferable across the design and prepress sectors It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competency be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

use manual or electronic equipment and suitable software to select set arrange and modify type in TWO different jobs according to the listed Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

it is expected that special purpose tools equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Output may include:

Brief may include:

Complexity may include:

Input may include:

Capture may include:

Manipulation/edit may include:

Quality standards may include: