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

ICPPRN387 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use colour management for production

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICPPRN387 - Use colour management for production
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain an acceptable match across colour devices, including the correct use of colour profiles and calibration of monitors and output devices.It applies to skilled individuals who set up, operate and monitor equipment and machinery, and who may have to prepare material and apply solutions to problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others, with limited responsibility for the output of others.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.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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: Identify colour requirements
  • Publication conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements
  • Requirements are established to guide provision and use of colour profiles
       
Element: Calibrate digital devices
  • Digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproductions
  • Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored
  • Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration
  • Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required
  • Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly
       
Element: Use colour profiles
  • Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow
  • Profiles are used to ensure colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible
  • Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded
  • Correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate colour conversion
       
Element: Configure software within workflow
  • Software applications in the workflow with colour management features are determined
  • Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition
  • Range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions
       
Element: Maintain colour management workflow
  • Colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match
  • Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour
  • Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration
       


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. Identify colour requirements

1.1 Publication conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements

1.2 Requirements are established to guide provision and use of colour profiles

2. Calibrate digital devices

2.1 Digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproductions

2.2 Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored

2.3 Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration

2.4 Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required

2.5 Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly

3. Use colour profiles

3.1 Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow

3.2 Profiles are used to ensure colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible

3.3 Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded

3.4 Correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate colour conversion

4. Configure software within workflow

4.1 In the workflow, software applications with colour management features are determined

4.2 Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition

4.3 Range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions

5. Maintain colour management workflow

5.1 Colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match

5.2 Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour

5.3 Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly produce THREE jobs with final product on varied media, including both print and digital platforms

apply colour management system maintenance procedures according to enterprise procedures and job specifications.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify work health and safety (WHS) issues related to managing colour for digital production

define densitometric and spectrophotometric measurement

define International Colour Consortium (ICC) profiles, their use and the effects they can have on output

explain device independent colour and profile connection spaces

outline use of colour space conversions and rendering intents

describe factors that influence selection of highlight and shadow aim points

explain grey balance requirements in relation to colour correction and the process of determining grey balance requirements

describe ink/toner light errors – ‘ideal’ versus ‘actual’ inks/toners

explain viewing light conditions and metamerism

outline factors determining requirements for colour correction and how different stocks affect colour

describe effects different inks have on colour reproduction for proofing and final production, and how dot gain affects colour

identify type of press and what printing process is being used for final output

describe solutions to common problems of colour management

describe effects of using the wrong profile on output

identify sources of information on colour management.


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. Identify colour requirements

1.1 Publication conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements

1.2 Requirements are established to guide provision and use of colour profiles

2. Calibrate digital devices

2.1 Digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproductions

2.2 Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored

2.3 Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration

2.4 Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required

2.5 Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly

3. Use colour profiles

3.1 Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow

3.2 Profiles are used to ensure colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible

3.3 Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded

3.4 Correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate colour conversion

4. Configure software within workflow

4.1 In the workflow, software applications with colour management features are determined

4.2 Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition

4.3 Range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions

5. Maintain colour management workflow

5.1 Colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match

5.2 Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour

5.3 Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration

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
Publication conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements 
Requirements are established to guide provision and use of colour profiles 
Digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproductions 
Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored 
Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration 
Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required 
Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly 
Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow 
Profiles are used to ensure colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible 
Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded 
Correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate colour conversion 
Software applications in the workflow with colour management features are determined 
Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition 
Range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions 
Colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match 
Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour 
Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration 

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