Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by determining exactly what the client wants from brief and subsequent discussion

collecting analysing and organising information by producing and collecting elements according to the initial conceptual ideas

planning and organising activities by coordinating job sequence so that materials arrive are processed and can be checked efficiently

teamwork when ensuring that designers printers and clients all know what they need to do and when

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating costs and enlargementreduction factors

problemsolving skills by coping with discrepancies between the brief and what is possible

use of technology by using appropriate software to create the design and ensuring files are saved in the required format

Required knowledge

parameters of the job for which this artwork is being prepared

instruments materials and computer equipment that will be used in producing this artwork

colour used for effect and harmony

colour composition of white light

colour wheel elements and the use of the Pantone Matching System

effect of the selection of a print or electronic output system on the preparation of artwork

making or revising a layout

basic design principles that are used in the preparation of layouts

formatting size style and preparation of artwork when using computer equipment for layoutscolour roughs

a CAD program and its aid in the work of a designer

OHS concerns that are there when using cameras or computers

production of bromides using a process camera and contact frame

describe the diffusion transfer process for producing bromides

operation of mono laser printers and resolution output

proportional enlargement and reduction calculations

process of drawing line borders and corners using drawing instruments or a computer or digitiser

faults on artwork supplied by the client

effect of colour breakdown and sequence on printing operations and printed jobs

method used for checking size and scale of reproduction

matching artwork to customers specifications as outlined on the job sheet

methods that do you use for assessing the quality and suitability of externally produced artwork

problems that can be caused by using substandard and unsuitable artwork

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

client requirements are accurately reflected in the design concept The final design combines type lines tones colours and images in a manner that meets the design brief and reproduction requirements

the underlying skill of designing a detailed layout to conform to brief specifications should be transferable across the design and prepress sectors It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies 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

prepare TWO sets of design colour roughs and finished artwork which incorporate line and tone work according to specifications of the client brief enterprise standards and 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Job details may include:

Enterprise policies and procedures may include:

Images may include:

Complexity of process may include:

Quality standards may include: