Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by determining and confirming source and format of data in consultation with the client

collecting analysing and organising information by evaluating the page design template and correctly labelling static and variable fields

planning and organising activities by confirming data requirements before developing business rules

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by assessing the output rate of the printing equipment

problemsolving skills by developing a soft proof to ensure the quality of all static and variable elements

use of technology by using relevant hardware and software to prepare for variable digital printing

Required knowledge

PPMLVDX XML

privacy legislation

database operation

knowledge of data mining

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

use a database requiring sophisticated variable data fields and a complex page layout with multiple static and variable elements both text and graphics with flexible placement

confirm data requirements and prepare data and link it to a template ready for printing on TWO different jobs

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

relevant computer hardware and software

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

ICPPPC Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICABB Create a simple markup language document to specification

ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification.

Job specifications may include:

Variable fields may include:

Markup may include:

Composition engine may include:

Quality may include: