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ICPPRP331 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manually combine complex four-colour images

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICPPRP331 - Manually combine complex four-colour images
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced manual combining of colour images.It requires the individual to prepare images and equipment and to combine elements, separate colours and prepare registration and complex artwork for the next production stage.It applies to individuals who work in consultation with others to ensure production and final user requirements have been met.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 Pre-Press field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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: Plan combining strategy and prepare the work
  • Job components are gathered and checked according to job specifications
  • Dot shapes and percentages are checked according to job specifications
  • Correct masking technique is used to combine job economically
  • Screen rulings and angles are checked according to job specifications
  • Spotting techniques are performed accurately to achieve required combining effect
  • Exposures and processing equipment are set up to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Stipples and vignettes are laid at correct angles and using correct percentages
       
Element: Combine film
  • Spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations are created according to job specifications
  • Colours are separated correctly according to job specifications
       
Element: Ensure accurate registration
  • Register marks, register punch holes, centre lines and trim lines are calculated and aligned accurately according to job specifications
  • All elements are registered accurately according to design specifications
       
Element: Apply photographic contacting
  • Basic exposures for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are determined
  • Contact frames for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are used correctly
       


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 Plan combining strategy and prepare the work

1.1 Job components are gathered and checked according to job specifications

1.2 Dot shapes and percentages are checked according to job specifications

1.3 Correct masking technique is used to combine job economically

1.4 Screen rulings and angles are checked according to job specifications

1.5 Spotting techniques are performed accurately to achieve required combining effect

1.6 Exposures and processing equipment are set up to manufacturer’s specifications

1.7 Stipples and vignettes are laid at correct angles and using correct percentages

2 Combine film

2.1 Spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations are created according to job specifications

2.2 Colours are separated correctly according to job specifications

3 Ensure accurate registration

3.1 Register marks, register punch holes, centre lines and trim lines are calculated and aligned accurately according to job specifications

3.2 All elements are registered accurately according to design specifications

4 Apply photographic contacting

4.1 Basic exposures for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are determined

4.2 Contact frames for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are used correctly

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare and assemble at least TWO layouts with a variety of selected image elements following the job brief; ensuring spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations meet the job specification; colours are separated correctly, all elements are registered accurately and contact, duplication and spreads and chokes have correct exposure

transfer underlying skill of combining across safelight and roomlight environments (it is important substrate for reproduction is identified and competencies demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes)

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

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:

explain how choice of printing process affects combining strategy and settings

outline steps required to produce combined image

identify image elements unique to this job specification

state criteria to ensure colour separated images meet job specification/printing process

describe masking technique which ensures accuracy and economy

outline equipment considerations essential for accuracy

explain method of producing spreads and chokes (trapping)

describe how basic exposure data for contacting and duplicating emulsions is determined

list aids to ensure quality control

name factors that ensure quality of output through a processor

describe procedures that ensure accuracy of registration

list factors that ensure screen elements are assembled correctly

explain how the correct percentage of tints is ensured

discuss how to ensure all job specifications are met

explain the care that must be taken when matching to Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours

outline content and state the location of manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task.


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Plan combining strategy and prepare the work

1.1 Job components are gathered and checked according to job specifications

1.2 Dot shapes and percentages are checked according to job specifications

1.3 Correct masking technique is used to combine job economically

1.4 Screen rulings and angles are checked according to job specifications

1.5 Spotting techniques are performed accurately to achieve required combining effect

1.6 Exposures and processing equipment are set up to manufacturer’s specifications

1.7 Stipples and vignettes are laid at correct angles and using correct percentages

2 Combine film

2.1 Spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations are created according to job specifications

2.2 Colours are separated correctly according to job specifications

3 Ensure accurate registration

3.1 Register marks, register punch holes, centre lines and trim lines are calculated and aligned accurately according to job specifications

3.2 All elements are registered accurately according to design specifications

4 Apply photographic contacting

4.1 Basic exposures for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are determined

4.2 Contact frames for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are used correctly

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 components are gathered and checked according to job specifications 
Dot shapes and percentages are checked according to job specifications 
Correct masking technique is used to combine job economically 
Screen rulings and angles are checked according to job specifications 
Spotting techniques are performed accurately to achieve required combining effect 
Exposures and processing equipment are set up to manufacturer’s specifications 
Stipples and vignettes are laid at correct angles and using correct percentages 
Spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations are created according to job specifications 
Colours are separated correctly according to job specifications 
Register marks, register punch holes, centre lines and trim lines are calculated and aligned accurately according to job specifications 
All elements are registered accurately according to design specifications 
Basic exposures for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are determined 
Contact frames for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are used correctly 

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