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ICPKNW321 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICPKNW321 - Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with digital printing systems in the printing industry.It applies to individuals who are responsible for assisting and dealing with digital production workflow, such as job creation, printing and finishing, and 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 printing industry
  • Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly
  • 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 for copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are researched and evaluated
  • Basic principles and obligations for copyright, WHS, environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied in workplace
       
Element: Apply knowledge of digital production processes
  • Principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in workplace
  • Proofing processes and principles are applied to meet client needs
  • Raster image processor (RIP) and front-end processer functions are applied to meet job specifications
  • Effective use of software applications for producing digital products is evaluated
       
Element: Apply knowledge of digital printing processes
  • Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based printers are evaluated 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 substrates and consumables
  • Range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs
  • Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect digital production operations are researched and evaluated for different jobs
  • Paper grain and how it affects digital production and finishing operations are researched for different jobs
  • Different properties of digital consumables, and how they affect digital production operations, are researched for different jobs
       
Element: Apply knowledge of colour theory
  • Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions
  • Colour matching systems are used to inform digital production and/or design decisions
  • Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented
       
Element: Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes
  • Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs
  • Types of processes are evaluated and used to inform decisions made for different jobs
       
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 and within companies are identified and used
  • Efficient production management information systems are established and applied 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 printing industry

1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly

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 for copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are researched and evaluated

2.2 Basic principles and obligations for copyright, WHS, environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied in workplace

3. Apply knowledge of digital production processes

3.1 Principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in workplace

3.2 Proofing processes and principles are applied to meet client needs

3.3 Raster image processor (RIP) and front-end processer functions are applied to meet job specifications

3.4 Effective use of software applications for producing digital products is evaluated

4. Apply knowledge of digital printing processes

4.1 Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based printers are evaluated 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 substrates and consumables

5.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs

5.2 Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect digital production operations are researched and evaluated for different jobs

5.3 Paper grain and how it affects digital production and finishing operations are researched for different jobs

5.4 Different properties of digital consumables, and how they affect digital production operations, are researched for different jobs

6. Apply knowledge of colour theory

6.1 Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions

6.2 Colour matching systems are used to inform digital production and/or design decisions

6.3 Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented

7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes

7.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs

7.2 Types of processes are evaluated and used to inform decisions made for different jobs

8. Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems

8.1 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

8.2 Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between and within companies are identified and used

8.3 Efficient production management information systems are established and applied to inform development decisions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

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 for copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are researched and evaluated

2.2 Basic principles and obligations for copyright, WHS, environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied in workplace

3. Apply knowledge of digital production processes

3.1 Principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in workplace

3.2 Proofing processes and principles are applied to meet client needs

3.3 Raster image processor (RIP) and front-end processer functions are applied to meet job specifications

3.4 Effective use of software applications for producing digital products is evaluated

4. Apply knowledge of digital printing processes

4.1 Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based printers are evaluated 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 substrates and consumables

5.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs

5.2 Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect digital production operations are researched and evaluated for different jobs

5.3 Paper grain and how it affects digital production and finishing operations are researched for different jobs

5.4 Different properties of digital consumables, and how they affect digital production operations, are researched for different jobs

6. Apply knowledge of colour theory

6.1 Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions

6.2 Colour matching systems are used to inform digital production and/or design decisions

6.3 Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented

7. Apply knowledge of converting and finishing processes

7.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs

7.2 Types of processes are evaluated and used to inform decisions made for different jobs

8. Demonstrate knowledge of production management systems

8.1 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

8.2 Information technology systems that can be used to exchange information between and within companies are identified and used

8.3 Efficient production management information systems are established and applied 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
Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly 
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 for copyright, work health and safety (WHS), environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are researched and evaluated 
Basic principles and obligations for copyright, WHS, environmental protection, access and equity, and industrial awards are applied in workplace 
Principles behind basic layout production, image manipulation, digital output and workflow are identified and applied where possible in workplace 
Proofing processes and principles are applied to meet client needs 
Raster image processor (RIP) and front-end processer functions are applied to meet job specifications 
Effective use of software applications for producing digital products is evaluated 
Basic principles of toner, inkjet or liquid toner-based printers are evaluated 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 
Range of substrates used for each printing process are researched and evaluated for different jobs 
Different weights and callipers of substrates and how they affect digital production operations are researched and evaluated for different jobs 
Paper grain and how it affects digital production and finishing operations are researched for different jobs 
Different properties of digital consumables, and how they affect digital production operations, are researched for different jobs 
Colour theory is used to inform digital production and/or design decisions 
Colour matching systems are used to inform digital production and/or design decisions 
Procedures that ensure effective colour management are implemented 
Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes are identified and considered for different jobs 
Types of processes are evaluated and used to inform decisions made for different jobs 
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 and within companies are identified and used 
Efficient production management information systems are established and applied to inform development decisions 

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