ICPKNW311 - Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector Competency Mapping Template
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ICPKNW311 Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKNW311 - Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with individuals in the pre-press sector of the printing industry.It applies to individuals who require a detailed technical knowledge of pre-press activities and a working knowledge of related areas. They should have skills to facilitate technical communication and be able to work as a member of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 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, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are understood and followed within workplace and in personal work practices
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
Principles behind pre-press functions such as 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
Different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) and their uses are assessed to identify most appropriate image for given job
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes), are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated
Different types of output required for different printing processes are researched and evaluated for different jobs
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are researched and evaluated for different jobs
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed for different jobs
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are considered for different jobs
Types of processes are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
Element: Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
Range of substrates used for each printing process is researched and evaluated for different jobs
Relationship of different paper sizes is considered for different jobs
Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for printing and finishing processes
Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are explored according to different jobs
Dot gain and trapping requirements for different printing processes, inks and substrates are evaluated for different jobs
Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are evaluated for different jobs
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are explored and implemented
Criteria for producing folding impositions are evaluated for different jobs
Element: Apply knowledge of colour theory
Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green, Blue (RGB), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in pre-press production are considered during different jobs
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are considered and implemented, where required, during different jobs
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and implemented during different jobs
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and implemented during different jobs
Element: Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and implementation strategies are developed
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are considered and implemented during different jobs
Basic principles of efficient production management are applied during different jobs
Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented during different jobs
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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are understood and followed within workplace and in personal work practices
3. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Principles behind pre-press functions such as 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
3.2 Different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) and their uses are assessed to identify most appropriate image for given job
3.3 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes), are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated
3.4 Different types of output required for different printing processes are researched and evaluated for different jobs
3.5 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are researched and evaluated for different jobs
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
4.2 Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed for different jobs
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are considered for different jobs
5.2 Types of processes are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
6. Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
6.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process is researched and evaluated for different jobs
6.2 Relationship of different paper sizes is considered for different jobs
6.3 Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
6.4 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
6.5 Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
7. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for printing and finishing processes
7.1 Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are explored according to different jobs
7.2 Dot gain and trapping requirements for different printing processes, inks and substrates are evaluated for different jobs
7.3 Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are evaluated for different jobs
7.4 Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are explored and implemented
7.5 Criteria for producing folding impositions are evaluated for different jobs
8. Apply knowledge of colour theory
8.1 Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green, Blue (RGB), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.2 Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.3 Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.4 Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.5 Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.6 Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in pre-press production are considered during different jobs
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are considered and implemented, where required, during different jobs
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and implemented during different jobs
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and implemented during different jobs
10. Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
10.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and implementation strategies are developed
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are considered and implemented during different jobs
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are applied during different jobs
10.4 Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented during different jobs
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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Apply knowledge of printing industry
1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
2. Apply knowledge of government Acts and regulations
2.1 Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are understood and followed within workplace and in personal work practices
3. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Principles behind pre-press functions such as 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
3.2 Different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) and their uses are assessed to identify most appropriate image for given job
3.3 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes), are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated
3.4 Different types of output required for different printing processes are researched and evaluated for different jobs
3.5 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are researched and evaluated for different jobs
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
4.2 Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed for different jobs
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are considered for different jobs
5.2 Types of processes are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
6. Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
6.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process is researched and evaluated for different jobs
6.2 Relationship of different paper sizes is considered for different jobs
6.3 Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
6.4 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
6.5 Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
7. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for printing and finishing processes
7.1 Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are explored according to different jobs
7.2 Dot gain and trapping requirements for different printing processes, inks and substrates are evaluated for different jobs
7.3 Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are evaluated for different jobs
7.4 Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are explored and implemented
7.5 Criteria for producing folding impositions are evaluated for different jobs
8. Apply knowledge of colour theory
8.1 Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green, Blue (RGB), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.2 Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.3 Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.4 Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.5 Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
8.6 Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in pre-press production are considered during different jobs
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are considered and implemented, where required, during different jobs
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and implemented during different jobs
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and implemented during different jobs
10. Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
10.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and implementation strategies are developed
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are considered and implemented during different jobs
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are applied during different jobs
10.4 Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented during different jobs
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 printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are understood and followed within workplace and in personal work practices
Principles behind pre-press functions such as 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
Different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) and their uses are assessed to identify most appropriate image for given job
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes), are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated
Different types of output required for different printing processes are researched and evaluated for different jobs
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are researched and evaluated for different jobs
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed for different jobs
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are considered for different jobs
Types of processes are appraised to inform decisions made for different jobs
Range of substrates used for each printing process is researched and evaluated for different jobs
Relationship of different paper sizes is considered for different jobs
Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on pre-press operations are researched for different jobs
Designs that are appropriate for different printing processes are explored according to different jobs
Dot gain and trapping requirements for different printing processes, inks and substrates are evaluated for different jobs
Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are evaluated for different jobs
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are explored and implemented
Criteria for producing folding impositions are evaluated for different jobs
Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green, Blue (RGB), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform pre-press and/or design decisions
Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in pre-press production are considered during different jobs
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are considered and implemented, where required, during different jobs
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and implemented during different jobs
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and implemented during different jobs
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and implementation strategies are developed
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are considered and implemented during different jobs
Basic principles of efficient production management are applied during different jobs
Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented during different jobs
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