ICPKNW313 - Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector Competency Mapping Template
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ICPKNW313 Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKNW313 - Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comprehend elements of processes, regulations, production costs and management systems.It applies to individuals who work as a member of a team and may facilitate technical communication.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 observed within workplace and in personal work practices
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
Basic 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 used in production processes
Appropriate use of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is investigated and used to determine job requirements
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and their effects on final printed product are described and used
Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are determined and used in production process
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified, evaluated and built into production processes
Element: Apply knowledge of printing processes
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
Understanding of types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate is used to inform production decisions
Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed and used to inform production decisions
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 understood and used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are assessed and used to inform production processes
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of substrates
Relationship of different substrate sizes is used to inform production processes
Effects of different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of substrates on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are researched and information used to inform production processes
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched and information used to inform production processes
Impact of moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency on pre-press, printing and finishing operations is determined and used to inform production processes
Effects of gloss, smoothness and surface strength on press, printing and finishing operations are determined and used to inform production processes
Effects of permanence, durability, and acidity and alkalinity of paper on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are determined and used to inform production processes
Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance are examined to determine effects on printing and finishing operations, end uses and production processes
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing requirements for pre-press and printing processes
Use and positioning of trimming and folding marks and how these are affected by different substrates are considered and used to inform production processes
Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented where required during different jobs
Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are researched to inform production processes
Criteria for producing folding impositions are identified and used to inform production processes
Procedures for determining appropriate packing techniques are accessed and used to inform production processes
Element: Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are identified and used to inform converting and finishing 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 identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
Element: Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
Types of information that need to be exchanged during different production stages to facilitate efficient production are used to inform personal work practice
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are selected and used in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are 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.
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 observed within workplace and in personal work practices
3. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Basic 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 used in production processes
3.2 Appropriate use of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is investigated and used to determine job requirements
3.3 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and their effects on final printed product are described and used
3.4 Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are determined and used in production process
3.5 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified, evaluated and built into production processes
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 used to inform production processes
4.2 Understanding of types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate is used to inform production decisions
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed and used to inform production decisions
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 understood and used to inform production processes
5.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are assessed and used to inform production processes
6. Apply detailed knowledge of substrates
6.1 Relationship of different substrate sizes is used to inform production processes
6.2 Effects of different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of substrates on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are researched and information used to inform production processes
6.3 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched and information used to inform production processes
6.4 Impact of moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency on pre-press, printing and finishing operations is determined and used to inform production processes
6.5 Effects of gloss, smoothness and surface strength on press, printing and finishing operations are determined and used to inform production processes
6.6 Effects of permanence, durability, and acidity and alkalinity of paper on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are determined and used to inform production processes
6.7 Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance are examined to determine effects on printing and finishing operations, end uses and production processes
7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing requirements for pre-press and printing processes
7.1 Use and positioning of trimming and folding marks and how these are affected by different substrates are considered and used to inform production processes
7.2 Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented where required during different jobs
7.3 Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are researched to inform production processes
7.4 Criteria for producing folding impositions are identified and used to inform production processes
7.5 Procedures for determining appropriate packing techniques are accessed and used to inform production processes
8. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
8.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are identified and used to inform converting and finishing decisions
8.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
8.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
8.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
9. Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
9.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged during different production stages to facilitate efficient production are used to inform personal work practice
9.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are selected and used in workplace
9.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
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 observed within workplace and in personal work practices
3. Apply detailed knowledge of pre-press processes
3.1 Basic 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 used in production processes
3.2 Appropriate use of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is investigated and used to determine job requirements
3.3 Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and their effects on final printed product are described and used
3.4 Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are determined and used in production process
3.5 Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified, evaluated and built into production processes
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 used to inform production processes
4.2 Understanding of types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate is used to inform production decisions
4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed and used to inform production decisions
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 understood and used to inform production processes
5.2 Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are assessed and used to inform production processes
6. Apply detailed knowledge of substrates
6.1 Relationship of different substrate sizes is used to inform production processes
6.2 Effects of different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of substrates on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are researched and information used to inform production processes
6.3 Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched and information used to inform production processes
6.4 Impact of moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency on pre-press, printing and finishing operations is determined and used to inform production processes
6.5 Effects of gloss, smoothness and surface strength on press, printing and finishing operations are determined and used to inform production processes
6.6 Effects of permanence, durability, and acidity and alkalinity of paper on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are determined and used to inform production processes
6.7 Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance are examined to determine effects on printing and finishing operations, end uses and production processes
7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing requirements for pre-press and printing processes
7.1 Use and positioning of trimming and folding marks and how these are affected by different substrates are considered and used to inform production processes
7.2 Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented where required during different jobs
7.3 Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are researched to inform production processes
7.4 Criteria for producing folding impositions are identified and used to inform production processes
7.5 Procedures for determining appropriate packing techniques are accessed and used to inform production processes
8. Apply basic knowledge of costs of production
8.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are identified and used to inform converting and finishing decisions
8.2 Information required to accurately cost jobs and means of collecting it (manual and computerised) are applied to work practices
8.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
8.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
9. Apply basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems
9.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged during different production stages to facilitate efficient production are used to inform personal work practice
9.2 Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are selected and used in workplace
9.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
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 observed within workplace and in personal work practices
Basic 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 used in production processes
Appropriate use of different types of images (line, half-tone, digital) is investigated and used to determine job requirements
Different output settings (screen rulings, angles, shapes) and their effects on final printed product are described and used
Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are determined and used in production process
Different output devices (film setters, plate setters, analogue proofs, digital proofs) are identified, evaluated and built into production processes
Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are used to inform production processes
Understanding of types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate is used to inform production decisions
Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed and used to inform production decisions
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are understood and used to inform production processes
Types of jobs and products for which each process is appropriate are assessed and used to inform production processes
Relationship of different substrate sizes is used to inform production processes
Effects of different weights, callipers, bulk, density and opacity of substrates on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are researched and information used to inform production processes
Effects of paper grain on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched and information used to inform production processes
Impact of moisture content, porosity and ink absorbency on pre-press, printing and finishing operations is determined and used to inform production processes
Effects of gloss, smoothness and surface strength on press, printing and finishing operations are determined and used to inform production processes
Effects of permanence, durability, and acidity and alkalinity of paper on pre-press, printing and finishing operations and end uses are determined and used to inform production processes
Bursting strength, folding endurance, tensile strength and tearing resistance are examined to determine effects on printing and finishing operations, end uses and production processes
Use and positioning of trimming and folding marks and how these are affected by different substrates are considered and used to inform production processes
Principles of effective quality management are considered and implemented where required during different jobs
Effects of different substrates on use and positioning of trimming and folding marks are researched to inform production processes
Criteria for producing folding impositions are identified and used to inform production processes
Procedures for determining appropriate packing techniques are accessed and used to inform production processes
Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in printing production are identified and used to inform converting and finishing 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 identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
Ways of maximising efficiency of capital and human resources are identified and used to inform converting and finishing processes
Types of information that need to be exchanged during different production stages to facilitate efficient production are used to inform personal work practice
Systems (manual and computerised) that can be used to exchange information are selected and used in workplace
Basic principles of efficient production management are used to inform personal work practices
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