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 accessing data on software capabilities production requirements and imposition schemes and matching them with the job brief

planning and organising activities by planning the sequence of operations to facilitate smooth processing of the job

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating fit spatial relationships between elements impositions and colour profiles

problemsolving skills by adjusting fit and imposition schemes to production requirements so that output meets the job brief

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

Required knowledge

examples of how subsequent printing processes or electronic output affect imposition

imposition marks and why are they there

difference between saddle stitch and perfect binding

head margins

difference between sheetwise and work and turn

trapping requirements that apply for specific jobs

saving a PostScript file

imposition set up document

installing fold and cut marks

nominating creep settings

creep and bottling

availability of a server signature program to the output station

technique that is used to verify that pictures and fonts are available

mockup and why is it used

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

imposition that best meets the job specifications and substrate size

the underlying skill of solving complex technical problems of imposition 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

produce TWO complex impositions 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Imposition software may include:

Input may include:

Capture may include:

Manipulation/edit may include:

Output may include:

Complexity may include:

Quality standards may include: