Required skills

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

communication skills needed to communicate ideas and information by printing a test chart on a press

planning analysing and organising skillsto determine printing conditions and colour management requirements before generating a proof

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others and working independently with responsibility for others

numeracy skills used in relation to densitometry spectrophotometry and colour profiles

problemsolving skills used in diagnosing and correcting colour problems

technical skills needed for utilising software and hardware correctly when creating a profile

Required knowledge

OHS issues to be considered when managing colour for digital production

importance of bringing a device into a known state

how often to calibrate devices

what change of condition would result in the need for recalibration

colour measurement devices and usage

types of proprietary software used for colour measurement

comparison of test charts their advantages and disadvantages

process of determining grey balance and white points

colour profiles and their use

effect colour profiles have on output

difference between input output and display profiles

colour management systems

components of a colour management system

components of a colourmanaged workflow

red green blue RGB versus cyan magenta yellow black CMYK versus mixed colour workflows

how to implement colour management on a system

workplace and international printing standards

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

how dot gain effects colour

under colour removal UCR and grey component replacement GCR

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

create custom device profiles in a digital production workflow to enhance the match across proofs monitors and final products

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

create three custom device profiles that have been used within a colour workflow

produce a final printed product from the colour workflow

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 printing presses raster image processors RIPs with colour management features profiling software colour output devices densitometers and spectrometers

evidence of colour management system maintenance procedures

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 obtaining the best match across colour devices

Guidance information for assessment

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

digital production or prepress units that require the application of colour

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

Test charts may include:

Press may include:

Workplace standards may include:

Colour measurement devices may include:

Software may include:

Colour workflow may include:

Digital devices may include: