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 the job brief and providing advice to internal and external clients about options and limitations

collecting analysing and organising information by collecting and analysing data about printing process machine specifications and performance to calculate appropriate adjustments for the job

planning and organising activities by providing information about time and materials requirements for production scheduling

teamwork when cooperating with other workers and coordinating the production unit to ensure efficient operation

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating electronic file memory requirements for print job management and scheduling

problemsolving skills by defining whether printing or data processing faults minimise machine downtime and wastage

use of technology by using software to construct electronic files for digital printing

Required knowledge

troubleshooting and problem solving

safety devices that need to be in place when working on the machine

paper misfeed how to access and clear it

problems with front to back registration

problems that can occur if substrate weight and machine specifications do not match

problems that can occur downloading files from a digital front end and how can they be solved

distinguishing between a problem with downloading from a digital front end and a problem with the printing module

action if a digital front end loses communication with the printing module

quality control

precautions that can be taken to maintain fit proportion and position of printed images

ensuring that the machine has been calibrated to manufacturers specifications

what to do if image colour is not consistent

ensuring that correct dimensions and measurements have been set up in the prepress stage

quality issues that can arise if improper substrate handling procedures are not performed

information sources

machine manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to machine operation and maintenance and where are they kept

finding information relating to industry software applications

incorrect version of software or need an update locating and acquiring this

other sources of information can you identify

job requirements and processing systems

actions if vital information was missing from the job ticket manual or electronic

checks to be undertaken prior to set up availability of material maintenance

file does not transfer correctly action should to be taken to correct the problem

data access and manipulation

checks to be made to ensure the data is in a format that can be used in digital printing

benefits of using electronic data rather than scanning hard copy

ways to submit a PDF file to the digital printer

communication and client interaction

measure that can be taken to ensure clients have correct procedures for providing electronic files

explaining to a client about differences in colour displayed on a computer monitor to printed output

recommendations to a client who has created an electronic file in an incompatible software application

estimating a turnaround time for a client with a tight deadline

steps that would need to be followed for a client approval of the print

proofing and adjustment

circumstances where a job would be modified before printing

why margins would be changed when the job reaches the printer

what the proof checked against

final approval for basic jobs

adjusting colour tonerink coverage or density problems

substrate transportation delivery inline and online processes

actions if the required substrate were unavailable

maximum and minimum weight of substrate that can be printed on a specific machine

maximum feeding and delivery quantities for the machine

possible problems with incorrect feeding and delivery

OHS procedures to be followed when setting up inline processes

inline options are available on the machine

online finishing options that are available on the machine

document finishing and client delivery

various types of binding

procedures that would be followed if the binding method required by the client was not available at your site

options that could you suggested if the document size was too thick to staple

packaging of finished print work is important

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

produce electronic data files and manage digital workflows in the digital print production environment Communicate clearly and professionally with clients Design and implement efficient electronic workflows for a range of electronic file types Access and verify data Conduct a digital proof run Produce and manage a digital print run Manage and coordinate document finishing and delivery

demonstrate use of computerised control and monitoring systems if available and appropriate

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

produce a flowchart that demonstrates FOUR examples of digital print workflows for digital printing one basic document file one variable data document file one colour document file and one electronically imposed document file

create and print a document that provides information to clients on digital print services available and outlines correct methods for submitting electronic files to the services available

electronically construct digitally print and coordinate finishing for the following set of business stationery that has text and graphic elements

fourcolour A Letterhead which includes static text and graphic elements and variable data name and address elements Minimum variable components

fourcolour business cards with crop marks Maximum number of business cards to the maximum sheet size of the printer eg cards on SRA

fourcolour page A business proposal document perfect bound with own choice of binding

fourcolour page advertising brochure using saddle stitch binding method printed on A or A substrate size

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

a digital printing machine and digital front end

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

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

ICPSUC Prepare load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSUC Operate and monitor machines basic

ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)

ICPPRC Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPPR281C Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPPRC Prepare for personalised digital printing

ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing.

Electronic data files may include:

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

Substrates may include:

Inking systems may include:

Machines may include:

In-line processes may include:

Colour matchingsystems may include:

Design may include:

User replaceable consumables may include:

User control interface may include:

Registration mechanisms may include:

Calibration may include: