Required skills

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

communicating ideas and information by interpreting implicit and explicit requirements of the job brief

collecting analysing and organising information by matching information on production requirements and formats with the job brief

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

teamwork skills when maintaining the production process in association with others

numeracy skills for calculating correct resolution for output device

problemsolving skills by correcting mistakes in electronic files to conform with job specifications

technical skills for using equipment correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

printing processes

required resolution for various output conditions

colour modes and how they affect output

trapping and overprint requirements

screens types and angles

bleed amounts required for various jobs

impact font types and licensing can have on output

preflighting tools available in various applications

different file types and how they can effect output

factors that influence the processing speed of a job when being ripped

how the ripping speed of a job can be increased

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

import electronic files into RIPs or output queues that are error free and meet job specifications

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

preflight and import two complex jobs according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise procedures

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 digital production such as highend computers RIPs output devices and layout software

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

third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate in applying preflight procedures and importing files into RIPs

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICPPRA Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print.

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

Files may include:

Industry software may include:

Preflight may include:

File errors may include:

Submission workflow may include:

Output device may include: