This unit applies to individuals using various digital printing processes working in the digital, commercial print, pre-press, bureau, high-end digital print or a combination of these business environments. |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify digital processes | 1.1. Various digital processes used within the workplace are identified and documented 1.2. Advantages or disadvantages of one process over another for a particular job are identified and a suitable option recommended |
2. Assess job requirements | 2.1. The printing requirements of the job are determined 2.2. The layout design of the job is reviewed to determine possible printing problems that may occur when using a particular process 2.3. The end |
3. Apply digital process | 3.1. A digital process is selected that ensures job specifications are met 3.2. The digital process is completed in accordance job specifications and enterprise standards 3.3. The job is reviewed to ensure that the appropriate digital process was selected based on job specifications |
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Required skills |
occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started communication skills for expressing ideas and information, having considered all the fundamentals of each digital process collecting, analysing and organising skills in relation to the fundamentals of digital processes planning and organising skills for identifying and clarifying job requirements and selecting a digital process teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others problem-solving skills by diagnosing and correcting printing problems use of technology by using raster image processors (RIPs) or front-end processors to output a job |
Required knowledge |
various digital printing processes used within the digital sector advantages and disadvantages of each process types of substrates that best suit a particular process cost differences between each process advantages and disadvantages digital processes have compared to traditional printing methods different applications digital products may be used for effect heat can have on certain processes effect light can have of certain processes how folding may affect the appearance of a digitally printed job what layout design considerations need to be considered when using a particular process which colours and combinations are not effective for certain processes OHS issues in relation to each digital process location of documentation or other information regarding digital processes |
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: identify the various digital printing processes select the most appropriate digital printing process for a particular job find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources. |
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 colour management production 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 when applying digital processes to produce a product to specifications. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, such as: ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print. 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. |
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. | |
Digital processes may include: | commonly used digital processes, such as: tone inkjet liquid toner-based. |
Printing problems may include: | ghosting poor conversion of Pantone colours banding or blending problems quality of solid blacks text too small trapping and knockout problems. |
folded products outdoor banners letterheads requiring overprinting and/or laminating. | |
Unit sector |
Printing |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.