ICPKNW312 - Apply knowledge of printing machining Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICPKNW312 Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge of printing machining
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKNW312 - Apply knowledge of printing machining
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with individuals in the printing sector of the printing industry.It applies to individuals who require a detailed technical knowledge of printing 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 applied
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 applied where possible in workplace
Understanding of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is used in development of general strategies for printing
Understanding of different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product is used in development of general strategies for printing
Understanding of different types of output required for different printing processes is used in development of general processes for printing
Understanding of different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) is used in development of general processes for printing
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
Principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are applied when using selected printing processes
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 considered when using selected printing processes
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
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
Range of substrates used for each printing process are considered when making print set up decisions
Relationship of different paper sizes is considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on printing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Suitability of inks and coatings for particular finishing processes is considered when making print set up decisions
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of printing requirements for pre-press and finishing processes
Selection of appropriate designs for different printing processes is considered in development of general strategies for printing
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are used in development of general strategies for printing
Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are used in development of general strategies for printing
Procedures for determining colour sequence are used in development of strategies for printing
Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and used in development of general strategies for printing
Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are used in development of general strategies for printing
Element: Apply knowledge of colour theory
Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green Blue (RGB), is used to inform printing decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform printing decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform printing decisions
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are considered in printing decisions
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and used to inform printing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and used to inform printing processes
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 used to inform personal work practices
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are used in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
Consider and implement principles of effective quality management where required 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 applied
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 applied where possible in workplace
3.2 Understanding of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is used in development of general strategies for printing
3.3 Understanding of different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product is used in development of general strategies for printing
3.4 Understanding of different types of output required for different printing processes is used in development of general processes for printing
3.5 Understanding of different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) is used in development of general processes for printing
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are applied when using selected printing processes
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 considered when using selected printing processes
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
6. Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
6.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process are considered when making print set up decisions
6.2 Relationship of different paper sizes is considered when making print set up decisions
6.3 Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on printing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.4 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.5 Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.6 Suitability of inks and coatings for particular finishing processes is considered when making print set up decisions
7. Apply detailed knowledge of printing requirements for pre-press and finishing processes
7.1 Selection of appropriate designs for different printing processes is considered in development of general strategies for printing
7.2 Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are used in development of general strategies for printing
7.3 Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are used in development of general strategies for printing
7.4 Procedures for determining colour sequence are used in development of strategies for printing
7.5 Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and used in development of general strategies for printing
7.6 Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are used in development of general strategies for printing
8. Apply knowledge of colour theory
8.1 Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green Blue (RGB), is used to inform printing decisions
8.2 Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform printing decisions
8.3 Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform printing decisions
8.4 Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform printing decisions
8.5 Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform printing decisions
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are considered in printing decisions
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and used to inform printing processes
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and used to inform printing processes
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 used to inform personal work practices
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are used in workplace
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
10.4 Consider and implement principles of effective quality management where required 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 applied
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 applied where possible in workplace
3.2 Understanding of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is used in development of general strategies for printing
3.3 Understanding of different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product is used in development of general strategies for printing
3.4 Understanding of different types of output required for different printing processes is used in development of general processes for printing
3.5 Understanding of different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) is used in development of general processes for printing
4. Apply knowledge of printing processes
4.1 Principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are applied when using selected printing processes
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 considered when using selected printing processes
5. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
5.1 Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
6. Apply knowledge of substrates and inks
6.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process are considered when making print set up decisions
6.2 Relationship of different paper sizes is considered when making print set up decisions
6.3 Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on printing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.4 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.5 Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
6.6 Suitability of inks and coatings for particular finishing processes is considered when making print set up decisions
7. Apply detailed knowledge of printing requirements for pre-press and finishing processes
7.1 Selection of appropriate designs for different printing processes is considered in development of general strategies for printing
7.2 Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are used in development of general strategies for printing
7.3 Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are used in development of general strategies for printing
7.4 Procedures for determining colour sequence are used in development of strategies for printing
7.5 Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and used in development of general strategies for printing
7.6 Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are used in development of general strategies for printing
8. Apply knowledge of colour theory
8.1 Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green Blue (RGB), is used to inform printing decisions
8.2 Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform printing decisions
8.3 Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform printing decisions
8.4 Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform printing decisions
8.5 Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform printing decisions
9. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are considered in printing decisions
9.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and used to inform printing processes
9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and used to inform printing processes
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 used to inform personal work practices
10.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are used in workplace
10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
10.4 Consider and implement principles of effective quality management where required 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 applied
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 applied where possible in workplace
Understanding of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is used in development of general strategies for printing
Understanding of different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and how they affect final product is used in development of general strategies for printing
Understanding of different types of output required for different printing processes is used in development of general processes for printing
Understanding of different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) is used in development of general processes for printing
Principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are applied when using selected printing processes
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 considered when using selected printing processes
Types of jobs and products for each process are considered to ensure appropriate choices are made to meet client needs
Range of substrates used for each printing process are considered when making print set up decisions
Relationship of different paper sizes is considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on printing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on printing and finishing operations are considered when making print set up decisions
Suitability of inks and coatings for particular finishing processes is considered when making print set up decisions
Selection of appropriate designs for different printing processes is considered in development of general strategies for printing
Criteria for evaluating suitability of pre-press outputs for printing processes are used in development of general strategies for printing
Mechanisms and techniques for adjusting image registration and position are used in development of general strategies for printing
Procedures for determining colour sequence are used in development of strategies for printing
Adjustments that can be made so that product matches approved proof are understood and used in development of general strategies for printing
Criteria for determining impositions and image placements for converting, binding and finishing operations are used in development of general strategies for printing
Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green Blue (RGB), is used to inform printing decisions
Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is used to inform printing decisions
Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is used to inform printing decisions
Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are used to inform printing decisions
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are considered in printing decisions
Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are considered and used to inform printing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are considered and used to inform printing processes
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are used to inform personal work practices
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are used in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
Consider and implement principles of effective quality management where required during different jobs
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