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 implicit and explicit requirements of the job brief

collecting analysing and organising information by matching production requirements and constraints with requirements of the job brief

planning and organising activities by ensuring all necessary materials are delivered in correct format

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating enlargementreduction factors exposures and grey scales

problemsolving skills by adjusting exposure and grey scales so that output matches requirements of the job brief

use of technology by using equipment correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

halftone images varied to suit different printing processes

main characteristics of a halftone image

factors that would influence selection of highlight and shadow points first and last printing tones

overcoming the problem associated with the reproduction of screened copy

method of calibrating the densitometer and copy measurement

factors that influence basic exposure data

preparing a basic exposure program

applying exposure data to selected copy

factors that could cause a change of exposure

using a grey scale to assist in exposure control

criteria for evaluation of the halftone image

effect a change to processing conditions may have on the final result

image requirements for the various printing processes

criteria for evaluation of a duotone

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept

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

special effects and duotones meet job specifications The image size gradation cleanliness and dot percentages meet technical specifications Photographed images are suitable for final media reproductions

the underlying skill of photographing images should be transferable across the design and prepress sectors It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the photographed image be suitable for the identified printing processes

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

use a graphic arts camera to photograph and process at least THREE continuous tone originals with different contrast characteristics 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

camera and other equipment required to produce a halftone image

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

Aim points may include:

Output may include:

Camera processtype may include:

Input may include:

Capture may include:

Manipulation/edit may include:

Quality standard may include: