ICPKN312C - Apply knowledge of printing machining Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICPKN312C Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge of printing machining
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKN312C - Apply knowledge of printing machining
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with the printing sector of the printing industry; that is, a working knowledge of related areas and a detailed knowledge of specific printing areas. It facilitates technical communication and the ability to work as a team member.
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by a person working in or dealing with the printing sector of the printing industry.Workers with the ICP30505 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) are likely to acquire most of this knowledge in production units.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Holistic Knowledge
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners
Student Learning Resources
Handouts Activities
Slides PPT
Assessment 1
Assessment 2
Assessment 3
Assessment 4
Elements of Competency
Performance Criteria
Element: Apply knowledge of printing industry
Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Trends within the printing industry are monitored on an ongoing basis to inform personal work practices
Element: Apply knowledge of government acts and regulations
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are understood in relation to the workplace
The basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are followed in personal work practices
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
The principles behind the following pre-press functions: image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are understood and applied where possible in the workplace
Different types of images (line, half-tone), digital and their use are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Different output settings eg screen rulings and angles, shapes, and how they affect final product are understood and general strategies developed for printing
The different types of output required for different printing processes are understood and general processes developed for printing
Different output devices eg film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs, are understood and general processes developed for printing
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
Principles of the following printing processes: lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital/electronic printing are applied when using a selected printing process
The types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
The capabilities and limitations of each process are considered when using a selected printing process
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
Basic characteristics of the following converting and finishing processes: guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening are taken into consideration when making print process decisions
The types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
Element: Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
The range of substrates used for each printing process are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
The relationship of different paper sizes is taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect printing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Different properties of ink such as drying properties, fastness, gloss, and how they affect printing and finishing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Inks and coatings that are appropriate and those that are not appropriate for particular finishing processes are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of printing requirements for pre-press and finishing processes
Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Procedures for determining colour sequence are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Element: Apply knowledge of colour theory
Colour theory of additive colours (light), RGB, is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), CMYK, is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are understood and used to inform printing decisions
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
The main cost elements (fixed, capital and variable) in printing production are understood and used to inform printing decisions
The information required to accurately cost jobs and the means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting the quality of output is understood and used to inform printing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are understood and used to inform printing processes
Element: Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
The types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are understood and used to inform personal work practices
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are understood and used in the workplace
The basic principles of efficient production management are understood and used to inform personal work practices
Evidence Required
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.
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 following is essential:
assessor must be satisfied that sufficient knowledge and understanding of printing and related production processes (as outlined in each Element) have been demonstrated so that job requirements and modifications can be intelligently discussed in some detail with a tradesperson, production manager or client
successful assessment of any of the Certificate III level printing units of competency
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.
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 on-the-job 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 units packaged in a Certificate III or higher qualification.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started
communication of ideas and information by accurately using correct printing industry terminology and vocabulary
collecting, analysing and organising information by using colour theory of subtractive colours to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
planning and organising activities by considering and implementing, where required, basic principles of efficient production management
teamwork when implementing procedures that ensure effective colour management
mathematical ideas and techniques by considering the information required to accurately cost jobs
problem-solving skills by considering and implementing, where required, ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources during different jobs
use of technology by researching and evaluating different output devices eg film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs and digital proofs, for different jobs
Required knowledge
unit underpins all of the Certificate III level and higher printing units of competency.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Level of knowledge may include:
knowledge required to intelligently discuss job procedures, requirements and modifications with a tradesperson, production manager or client.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Trends within the printing industry are monitored on an ongoing basis to inform personal work practices
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are understood in relation to the workplace
The basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, OHS, environmental protection, access and equity and industrial awards are followed in personal work practices
The principles behind the following pre-press functions: image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera), image combining (manual and electronic), image output (film, plates, direct to press) and digital workflow are understood and applied where possible in the workplace
Different types of images (line, half-tone), digital and their use are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Different output settings eg screen rulings and angles, shapes, and how they affect final product are understood and general strategies developed for printing
The different types of output required for different printing processes are understood and general processes developed for printing
Different output devices eg film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs, are understood and general processes developed for printing
Principles of the following printing processes: lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital/electronic printing are applied when using a selected printing process
The types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
The capabilities and limitations of each process are considered when using a selected printing process
Basic characteristics of the following converting and finishing processes: guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening are taken into consideration when making print process decisions
The types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
The range of substrates used for each printing process are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
The relationship of different paper sizes is taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect printing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Paper grain and how it affects pre-press, printing and finishing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Different properties of ink such as drying properties, fastness, gloss, and how they affect printing and finishing operations are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Inks and coatings that are appropriate and those that are not appropriate for particular finishing processes are taken into consideration when making print set up decisions
Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Procedures for determining colour sequence are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are understood and general strategies developed for printing
Colour theory of additive colours (light), RGB, is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), CMYK, is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is understood and used to inform printing decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are understood and used to inform printing decisions
The main cost elements (fixed, capital and variable) in printing production are understood and used to inform printing decisions
The information required to accurately cost jobs and the means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting the quality of output is understood and used to inform printing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are understood and used to inform printing processes
The types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are understood and used to inform personal work practices
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are understood and used in the workplace
The basic principles of efficient production management are understood and used to inform personal work practices
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