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

ICPPR392A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and produce specialised digital print

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPR392A - Set up and produce specialised digital print
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up for and produce specialised digitally printed products. This unit incorporates the use of non-standard substrates and raster image processor (RIP) settings.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires the individual to evaluate job specifications, setup RIP and produce specialised print jobs. The individual will conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained in minimum time with minimum wastage.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Printing
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: Confirm specialised job specifications
  • Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • Availability of all job related components is checked and recorded
       
Element: Plan and carry out specialised set-up
  • Specialised job specifications are identified and analysed
  • Specialised set-up requirements are determined
  • Specialised set-up is completed in minimum time and with minimum wastage
       
Element: Set up RIP for specialised digital printing
  • RIP functions are analysed to determine appropriate settings according to specialised job requirements
  • Experimentation is undertaken with RIP functions to determine settings according to specialised job requirements
  • Problems are solved effectively to minimise waste and excess costs
  • Documentation and other forms of information are accessed to determine source of any problems
  • Most productive way to complete the job is determined
       
Element: Test and select substrate
  • Substrate specifications are investigated to determine print feasibility
  • Test print run is conducted to confirm substrates appropriateness with job requirements
  • Appropriate substrate is selected based on print feasibility and job requirements
       
Element: Conduct specialised proof run
  • Material to be used for specialised proof is organised correctly
  • Machine is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specialised proof
  • Specialised proof is visually inspected to enterprise procedures
  • Client approval or authority is sought prior to production run where appropriate
  • Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specification
       
Element: Refine and document specialised print process
  • Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures and process is documented according to enterprise standards
  • Documentation is filed so it can be easily retrieved and used as a reference for future similar 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.

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:

analyse and problem-solve issues relating to printing a non-standard product

use complex RIP or front-end processor settings

set up a RIP and digital printing machine for a specialised job on two occasions according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedure.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for digital printing, such as full-colour production digital presses or specialised wide format printers

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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

third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate whensetting up and producing a specialised digitally printed product.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

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:

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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.

Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for interpreting the job brief and providing advice to internal or external clients about options and limitations

collecting, analysing and organising skills for collecting and analysing data about printing process, machine specifications and performance to calculate appropriate adjustments for the job

planning and organising skills for providing information about time and materials requirements for production scheduling

teamwork skills for cooperating with other workers and coordinating the production unit to ensure efficient operation

numeracy skills for calculating substrate requirements and RIP functions

problem-solving skills for recognising sub-standard print quality and making adjustments to meet job specifications

technical skills for using RIP or front-end processor to complete job

documenting solutions and report writing

Required knowledge

job specifications

production problems

with whom to discuss any production problems

all the functions and settings available on a particular RIP or front-end processor

advanced RIP settings, such as using dynamic variables to select stock

where to source information regarding complex RIP usage

the types of substrates that are suitable for various digital processes

the theory behind several digital processes and how this has an impact on substrate usage

problem-solving methodologies, including Empirical, Ishikawa and brainstorming

online forums and networks

OHS issues in relation to each digital process

where documentation or other information can be found regarding specialised digital processes

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.

Specialised may include:

the set-up and production of print runs that involve new products

a new mix of substrates that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and RIP settings

the set-up of equipment and production

development of new set-up and production approaches

solving technical problems arising from new product

equipment combinations.

RIP may include:

computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter:

machine settings

job specification settings

monitor machine status.

Substrate may include:

range of substrates within the major categories of:

paper

pressure sensitive material

board

plastics

related films

metal.

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
Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system 
Availability of all job related components is checked and recorded 
Specialised job specifications are identified and analysed 
Specialised set-up requirements are determined 
Specialised set-up is completed in minimum time and with minimum wastage 
RIP functions are analysed to determine appropriate settings according to specialised job requirements 
Experimentation is undertaken with RIP functions to determine settings according to specialised job requirements 
Problems are solved effectively to minimise waste and excess costs 
Documentation and other forms of information are accessed to determine source of any problems 
Most productive way to complete the job is determined 
Substrate specifications are investigated to determine print feasibility 
Test print run is conducted to confirm substrates appropriateness with job requirements 
Appropriate substrate is selected based on print feasibility and job requirements 
Material to be used for specialised proof is organised correctly 
Machine is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specialised proof 
Specialised proof is visually inspected to enterprise procedures 
Client approval or authority is sought prior to production run where appropriate 
Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specification 
Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate 
Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner 
Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency 
Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures and process is documented according to enterprise standards 
Documentation is filed so it can be easily retrieved and used as a reference for future similar jobs 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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