Application
This unit requires the individual to develop an imposition that best meets the job specifications and substrate size with a minimum delay in workflow. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Impose images electronically | 1.1. Industry designated software is applied to the imposition of images according to job specifications 1.2. Imposition options are reviewed to ensure best fit for final substrate size 1.3. Trapping variables are taken into account 1.4. The particularities of the press are considered |
2. Solve technical problems of imposition | 2.1. Technical problems relevant to imposition are considered in the imposition scheme 2.2. A lay-down sheet is prepared according to cutting and creasing and folding requirements 2.3. Binding and finishing requirements are considered according to job specifications |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started communication of ideas and information by interpreting implicit and explicit requirements of the job brief collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing data on software capabilities, production requirements and imposition schemes and matching them with the job brief planning and organising activities by planning the sequence of operations to facilitate smooth processing of the job teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating fit, spatial relationships between elements, impositions and colour profiles problem-solving skills by adjusting fit and imposition schemes to production requirements so that output meets the job brief use of technology by using software correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing |
Required knowledge |
examples of how subsequent printing processes or electronic output affect imposition imposition marks and why are they there difference between saddle stitch and perfect binding head margins difference between sheetwise and work and turn trapping requirements that apply for specific jobs saving a PostScript file imposition set up document installing fold and cut marks nominating creep settings creep and bottling availability of a server signature program to the output station technique that is used to verify that pictures and fonts are available mock-up and why is it used manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents other sources of information that are available |
Evidence Required
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: imposition that best meets the job specifications and substrate size the underlying skill of solving complex technical problems of imposition to conform to brief specifications should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources produce TWO complex impositions according to the listed Performance Criteria. |
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 it is expected that special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate. |
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. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Imposition software may include: | may include Imposition Publisher, Preps, DynaStrip, Impose-X, FACILIS IM, Panther PageImposer. New software applications and new versions of existing products enter the market regularly and therefore this example group will change imposition plug-ins (eg Quark Express, Impolite) and imposition components of page layout applications where imposition is completely automated are not appropriate for assessing this unit of competency. |
Input may include: | complex imposition data. |
Capture may include: | any desktop or proprietary computing system. |
Manipulation/edit may include: | a suitable imposition application. |
Output may include: | printers, hard disk, imagesetters, digital proofers or plotters. |
Complexity may include: | complex refers to intricate and detailed imposition and may include difficult cuts for packaging, design variations, folds and bindings. |
Quality standards may include: | should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Pre-press |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.