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 brief and discussing format of inputs with the client

collecting analysing and organising information by matching information on fonts typography colour production constraints with the brief to ensure best possible outcome

planning and organising activities by composing type using overlays and tints

teamwork when resolving technical problems in consultation with the client

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating fit font size enlargementreduction factors and costs

problemsolving skills by solving problems of fit colour and costs to produce best possible result

use of technology by using appropriate software correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

typographic considerations that must be taken into account when making type face selections for the various printing processes or electronic media

effects that type alignment and justification have on a job

nature of dynamic design layouts which affect type selection

difference between text point size and display point size

basic classifications of text typefaces

problems that arise when using fine type in reverse print

typographic principles that must be considered when stippling type

colour considerations when using text type

references that you utilised to evaluate if appropriate grammar has been used in this job

references that you utilised to evaluate if appropriate punctuation has been used in this job

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

other sources of information that are available

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

composing type using overlays tints and kerning to meet specifications Resolving any technical problems The quality of type reproduction meets the quality standards defined in the job specifications

the underlying skill of solving typographic problems 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

produce and evaluate TWO complex typographic 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

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

Complexity may include:

Clients may include:

Quality standards may include:

Type of software may include:

Tools may include:

may include:

Input may include: