ICPKNW320 - Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICPKNW320 Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICPKNW320 - Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with information technology systems in the printing industry. It applies to individuals working in or dealing with information technology systems in the printing industry who have the ability to work as part 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 information technology in printing industry
Information technology terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Information technology trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
International standards and open source standards are monitored for new developments and applied where appropriate
Issues involved in producing related print products with new technology are reflected in work practice
Understanding of issues such as security, archiving, backup and storage is used to inform work practice
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 in relation to workplace
Element: Apply knowledge of pre-press information technology systems
Basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks are used to inform work practices
Database and file management are considered as required
Different output settings and how they affect final printed product are reviewed as required
Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are reviewed and evaluated in production process where applicable
Server and server administration systems are reviewed and evaluated to inform work practices
Element: Apply detailed knowledge of information technology in multimedia
Designs that are appropriate or inappropriate for multimedia are applied to development processes where applicable
Criteria for choosing visual, audio or text delivery for presenting information in both passive and interactive products are applied to development process where applicable
Differences between various markup languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
Differences between various scripting languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
Criteria for selecting graphic resolution and formats, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting audio formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting video formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting animation formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products are investigated and applied to development process where applicable
Different software and operating systems for producing multimedia products are evaluated for different jobs
Features of effective navigation system for both passive and interactive products are identified and applied to development process where applicable
Effect of rapidly changing technology and how multimedia production needs to respond to it are explored
Element: Apply knowledge of printing information technology systems
Types of information technology systems used in printing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
Database and file management are used as required
Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
Different output systems and technology are used to inform work practice
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing information technology systems
Types of information technology systems used in converting and finishing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
Different dispatch and distribution systems are evaluated and used to inform work practice
Element: Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions
Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between companies and within companies are evaluated and used
Basic principles of efficient production management information systems are used to inform development decisions
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 information technology in printing industry
1.1 Information technology terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Information technology trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
1.4 International standards and open source standards are monitored for new developments and applied where appropriate
1.5 Issues involved in producing related print products with new technology are reflected in work practice
1.6 Understanding of issues such as security, archiving, backup and storage is used to inform work practice
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 in relation to workplace
3. Apply knowledge of pre-press information technology systems
3.1 Basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks are used to inform work practices
3.2 Database and file management are considered as required
3.3 Different output settings and how they affect final printed product are reviewed as required
3.4 Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are reviewed and evaluated in production process where applicable
3.5 Server and server administration systems are reviewed and evaluated to inform work practices
4. Apply detailed knowledge of information technology in multimedia
4.1 Designs that are appropriate or inappropriate for multimedia are applied to development processes where applicable
4.2 Criteria for choosing visual, audio or text delivery for presenting information in both passive and interactive products are applied to development process where applicable
4.3 Differences between various markup languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
4.4 Differences between various scripting languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
4.5 Criteria for selecting graphic resolution and formats, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.6 Criteria for selecting audio formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.7 Criteria for selecting video formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.8 Criteria for selecting animation formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.9 Multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products are investigated and applied to development process where applicable
4.10 Different software and operating systems for producing multimedia products are evaluated for different jobs
4.11 Features of effective navigation system for both passive and interactive products are identified and applied to development process where applicable
4.12 Effect of rapidly changing technology and how multimedia production needs to respond to it are explored
5. Apply knowledge of printing information technology systems
5.1 Types of information technology systems used in printing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
5.2 Database and file management are used as required
5.3 Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
5.4 Different output systems and technology are used to inform work practice
6. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing information technology systems
6.1 Types of information technology systems used in converting and finishing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
6.2 Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
6.3 Different dispatch and distribution systems are evaluated and used to inform work practice
7. Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems
7.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions
7.2 Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between companies and within companies are evaluated and used
7.3 Basic principles of efficient production management information systems are used to inform development decisions
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 information technology in printing industry
1.1 Information technology terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
1.3 Information technology trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
1.4 International standards and open source standards are monitored for new developments and applied where appropriate
1.5 Issues involved in producing related print products with new technology are reflected in work practice
1.6 Understanding of issues such as security, archiving, backup and storage is used to inform work practice
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 in relation to workplace
3. Apply knowledge of pre-press information technology systems
3.1 Basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks are used to inform work practices
3.2 Database and file management are considered as required
3.3 Different output settings and how they affect final printed product are reviewed as required
3.4 Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are reviewed and evaluated in production process where applicable
3.5 Server and server administration systems are reviewed and evaluated to inform work practices
4. Apply detailed knowledge of information technology in multimedia
4.1 Designs that are appropriate or inappropriate for multimedia are applied to development processes where applicable
4.2 Criteria for choosing visual, audio or text delivery for presenting information in both passive and interactive products are applied to development process where applicable
4.3 Differences between various markup languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
4.4 Differences between various scripting languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
4.5 Criteria for selecting graphic resolution and formats, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.6 Criteria for selecting audio formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.7 Criteria for selecting video formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.8 Criteria for selecting animation formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
4.9 Multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products are investigated and applied to development process where applicable
4.10 Different software and operating systems for producing multimedia products are evaluated for different jobs
4.11 Features of effective navigation system for both passive and interactive products are identified and applied to development process where applicable
4.12 Effect of rapidly changing technology and how multimedia production needs to respond to it are explored
5. Apply knowledge of printing information technology systems
5.1 Types of information technology systems used in printing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
5.2 Database and file management are used as required
5.3 Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
5.4 Different output systems and technology are used to inform work practice
6. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing information technology systems
6.1 Types of information technology systems used in converting and finishing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
6.2 Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
6.3 Different dispatch and distribution systems are evaluated and used to inform work practice
7. Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems
7.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions
7.2 Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between companies and within companies are evaluated and used
7.3 Basic principles of efficient production management information systems are used to inform development decisions
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
Information technology terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required
Information technology trends within printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices
International standards and open source standards are monitored for new developments and applied where appropriate
Issues involved in producing related print products with new technology are reflected in work practice
Understanding of issues such as security, archiving, backup and storage is used to inform work practice
Basic principles and obligations involved in copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are understood in relation to workplace
Basic principles and capabilities behind digital workflows and computer networks are used to inform work practices
Database and file management are considered as required
Different output settings and how they affect final printed product are reviewed as required
Different types of output required for different media and printing processes are reviewed and evaluated in production process where applicable
Server and server administration systems are reviewed and evaluated to inform work practices
Designs that are appropriate or inappropriate for multimedia are applied to development processes where applicable
Criteria for choosing visual, audio or text delivery for presenting information in both passive and interactive products are applied to development process where applicable
Differences between various markup languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
Differences between various scripting languages and their application are investigated and applied to a range of suitable development work
Criteria for selecting graphic resolution and formats, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting audio formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting video formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Criteria for selecting animation formats for multimedia, and advantages and limitations of different formats, are applied to development process where applicable
Multimedia platforms and computer systems requirements for different multimedia products are investigated and applied to development process where applicable
Different software and operating systems for producing multimedia products are evaluated for different jobs
Features of effective navigation system for both passive and interactive products are identified and applied to development process where applicable
Effect of rapidly changing technology and how multimedia production needs to respond to it are explored
Types of information technology systems used in printing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
Database and file management are used as required
Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
Different output systems and technology are used to inform work practice
Types of information technology systems used in converting and finishing sector are identified and used to inform personal work practice
Automated workflow systems are used to inform work practice
Different dispatch and distribution systems are evaluated and used to inform work practice
Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified and used to inform development decisions
Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between companies and within companies are evaluated and used
Basic principles of efficient production management information systems are used to inform development decisions
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