List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1 | Plan and prepare work. | 1.1 | Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation. |
| 1.2 | Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client. |
| 1.3 | Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning. |
| 1.4 | Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements. |
| 1.5 | Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning. |
2 | Set up printer. | 2.1 | Print heads are checked for serviceability, monitored, and adjusted or serviced when required. |
| 2.2 | Print media is selected appropriate to type of digital printing required and loaded into printer according to manufacturer specifications. |
| 2.3 | Correct profile for the media is selected to meet job requirements. |
| 2.4 | Feed and bi-directional calibration are adjusted to suit given media. |
3 | Produce printed sign. | 3.1 | Print ready digital file is checked for correct output profiles and adjustments are made as required to suit output device and media. |
| 3.2 | Correct colour profiles are applied to file to accurately reproduce colours. |
| 3.3 | Image resolution is checked and confirmed as appropriate to output specifications. |
| 3.4 | Bleeds, printer marks and contour cuts are applied. |
| 3.5 | Digital file is sent to be ripped as required. |
| 3.6 | Test prints are printed, quality checked against job requirements, and modifications are made to files and output devices as required to improve print quality. |
| 3.7 | Printed sign is checked for quality and client requirements and printed in quantities and according to specifications. |
4 | Laminate printed sign. | 4.1 | Laminator and laminate are selected according to type of printed media and job requirements and are prepared for use. |
| 4.2 | Laminate is loaded into laminator, machine controls are adjusted, and laminate is applied to printed media to manufacturer specifications. |
| 4.3 | Laminated sign is checked for quality and client requirements, defects are identified and rectified or sign is reprinted and laminated until client requirements are met. |
| 4.4 | Laminated sign is stored safely. |
5 | Clean up. | 5.1 | Work area is cleaned and waste materials sorted and removed according to regulatory authority requirements. |
| 5.2 | Equipment and printer components are checked and routine maintenance is undertaken, or arranged with external provider as required. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must print three different signs from digital files on each of the following media:
aluminium composite
paper
vinyl.
At least one sign must be produced using a flatbed printer and one sign using a roll to roll digital printer.
Laminate one of the finished signs, selecting laminate for the printed substrate according to type of printed media and job requirements and safely and effectively undertaking laminating processes.
In doing the above work, the person must:
handle and use uncompressed file formats correctly in the digital printing process
apply digital colour management principles when using software and output media
correctly handle media used in the digital printing process
select and set up appropriate printers for the task and conduct routine maintenance appropriate to the printer
identify printing and laminating defects and rectify faults to ensure job requirements are met
operate raster image processor (RIP) software in the printing process.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics of different types of digital printing output devices, including:
flatbed printers
roll to roll printers
ultraviolet (UV) printers
types and characteristics of various digital printing products
principles of colour theory and their application in printing digital signs
range and application of different laminates
techniques and process for laminating signs
safety data sheets (SDS) relevant to the use of printing tools and equipment
procedures for routine maintenance and cleaning of printers
statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals
terminology and use of abbreviations in the signs and graphics industry
use and application of uncompressed file formats, including:
encapsulated post script (EPS)
portable document format (PDF)
RAW file
tagged image file format (TIFF).