Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICPPP484C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and operate automated workflow

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPP484C - Set up and operate automated workflow
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up and operate an automated workflow to produce a print ready file.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to set up and operate an automated workflow to produce a print ready file.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Pre-press
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: Check job files and perform pre-flight
  • All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production
  • File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen
  • Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed if necessary
  • Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary
  • Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled
  • Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages
       
Element: Create portable job ticket format processors
  • Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined
  • All phases of the job are sequenced according to the workflow and enterprise processes
  • If necessary access levels are set for operators
  • The workflow definition is reviewed and saved
       
Element: Transform colours
  • Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present
  • Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary
  • Output colours are matched to colours input using selected ICC profile
  • Colours are set for the final proof output
       
Element: Set trapping parameters
  • The portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements are added where appropriate
  • Traps are viewed and checked in the file
  • If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced
  • An appropriate separation-capable proof is viewed to ensure that the separations will output as expected
       
Element: Proof pages
  • An imposition plan is assigned to the job
  • A form proof from the plotter is printed containing all printer marks and signature marks are viewed for final checking
  • Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked
  • Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client
       
Element: Prepare for output
  • Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate
  • CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures
  • Information for the presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available
  • The Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging
  • Job data is saved and archived as required
  • Documentation is signed off according to enterprise procedures
       


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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

setting up and operating an automated workflow to produce a print ready file

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

set up and operate an automated workflow to produce TWO different print ready files

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

automated workflow software.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by exporting or saving print production format files

collecting, analysing and organising information by loading files and checking file resources to determine production status

planning and organising activities by proofing pages prior to preparing for output

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by generating thumbnails for viewing pages

problem-solving skills by checking assigned colour libraries and converting inconsistent colour names

use of technology by creating portable job ticket format processors

Required knowledge

pre-flighting

hairline effects

importance of the colour space

trapping

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

File resources may include:

fonts

high-resolution images.

File format may include:

PP

EPS

PDF

PS

TIFF

JPEG.

Separation-capable proof may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Separation may include:

VPS

Spectrum

InSite or Prinergy's Separation Viewer plug-in for Adobe Acrobat.

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
All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications 
Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production 
File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen 
Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed if necessary 
Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary 
Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled 
Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages 
Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined 
All phases of the job are sequenced according to the workflow and enterprise processes 
If necessary access levels are set for operators 
The workflow definition is reviewed and saved 
Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present 
Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary 
Output colours are matched to colours input using selected ICC profile 
Colours are set for the final proof output 
The portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements are added where appropriate 
Traps are viewed and checked in the file 
If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced 
An appropriate separation-capable proof is viewed to ensure that the separations will output as expected 
An imposition plan is assigned to the job 
A form proof from the plotter is printed containing all printer marks and signature marks are viewed for final checking 
Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked 
Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client 
Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate 
CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures 
Information for the presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available 
The Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging 
Job data is saved and archived as required 
Documentation is signed off according to enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPP484C - Set up and operate automated workflow
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

ICPPP484C - Set up and operate automated workflow

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

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