Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by producing graphics using a graphics application

collecting analysing and organising information by reviewing the brief to identify preference setting arrangements

planning and organising activities by preparing the work environment before producing objects

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by setting the view magnification to maximise ease of viewing

problemsolving skills by creating smooth colour blends between objects

use of technology by fixing export options to suit the final media

Required knowledge

image formats SWF SVG GIF JPEG PNG Bitmap and others

correct application selection

manipulation of graphics

colour models

attributes of appearance

effects

filters

text and formatting

interpreting a brief

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

developing graphics based on client brief using a highend application

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

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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

industry standard computer type and current software application should be used

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICPPPC Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application.

Objects may include:

Manipulated may include:

Edited may include:

Effects may include:

Colours may include:

Appearance attributes may include:

Formatting may include:

Properties may include:

Elements may include:

High-end application may include: