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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job specifications
   • Job details are checked and confirmed against job specifications
   • Correct materials are checked and are available for the job
   • Printing equipment is checked for efficiency and safely
   • Post-printing requirements are accurately identified according to job specifications
   • Correct data files are accessed and data conforms to job specifications
2. Set data requirements
   • Data files are set up to ensure required dynamic links operate correctly and settings conform to job specifications
   • Data is in correct sequence required for the run
   • Data is checked to ensure it is uncorrupted
3. Set machine quality
   • Work area is safe and ready for production
   • Digital printing machine is set to run efficiently and safely
   • Image is complete, sharp, of the required strength, free from contamination and in register
   • Output can be achieved at required quality standard and at required speed
   • Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications
   • Adjustments are made where specifications are not met
   • If adjustments involve changes to materials, costs or time, supervisor or client are informed and approval secured
   • Set up is complete before deadline for the start of production

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

manage and adjust digital data to conform to print requirements prior to digital printing and produce personalised digital print runs that involve setting data files and ensuring correct sequence.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss how job requirements are established

identify various information sources

discuss appropriate set up required to run the printing machines safely and efficiently

describe result prediction

explain data interpretation

outline data retrieval.

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