Required skills

occupational health and safety OHS skills for using correct ergonomics when operating the computer

communication skills for expressing ideas and information by printing a test file on proofer

collecting analysing and organising skills for determining printing conditions in order to identify colour management requirements

planning and organising skills for clarifying colour requirements before generating a proof

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others

numeracy skills in relation to densitometry spectrophotometry and colour profiles

problemsolving skills used when diagnosing and correcting colour problems

selfmanagement and learning skills to evaluate and enhance personal effectiveness

technical skills for utilising software and hardware correctly to ensure consistency of output

Required knowledge

OHS issues related to managing colour for digital production

densitometric and spectrophotometric measurement

International Colour Consortium ICC profiles and their use

device independent colour and profile connection spaces

colour space conversions and rendering intents

effects ICC profiles have on output

factors that influence selection of highlight and shadow aim points

grey balance requirements in relation to colour correction

process of determining grey balance requirements

inktoner light errors ideal versus actual inkstoners

viewing light conditions and metamerism

factors determining the requirement for colour correction

how different stocks affect colour

effects different inks have on colour reproduction for proofing and final production

how dot gain effects colour

type of press and what printing process are being used for final output

solutions to common problems for colour management

effects of using the wrong profile on output

sources of information about colour management

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

manage colour in prepress operations to ensure that proofs monitors and final products match

locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

check monitors and software to ensure that they have different loaded profiles that match jobs

apply colour management system maintenance procedures

produce three jobs with final product printed on various stocks and matching digital proofs on simulated stock

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities equipment and materials used for colour management production such as highend graphics and layout software densitometers highend colour output devices proofing systems scanners and digital cameras

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

a portfolio that demonstrates all criteria have been met

practical demonstration by the candidate in matching proofs monitors and the final product

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICPPPC Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPPC Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPPPC Undertake digital proofing

ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing

ICPPPC Digitise images for reproduction

ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction.

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

Digital devices may include:

Software applications may include:

Monitors may include:

Conditions may include: