Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic typesetting tasks, including selecting required fonts, fitting, and proofing final type.
It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Identify fonts | 1.1 A range of fonts is identified to meet diverse client requirements and final output 1.2 Point sizes and leading of type are identified to meet diverse client requirements and final output media |
2 Select, fit and produce type for a basic brief | 2.1 Appropriate type is selected to meet brief specifications 2.2 Type is fitted into copy space allocated according to design layout 2.3 Type is set and produced using rules and boxes according to design layout |
3 Proofread and correct type | 3.1 Type is checked for accuracy, omissions and errors according to job specifications 3.2 Proofs are marked-up with correct proofreading marks 3.3 Type is corrected in accordance with job specifications |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
correctly prepare TWO different typesetting jobs using manual or electronic equipment and suitable software to select, set, arrange and modify type according to job specifications and listed performance criteria
find and use information relevant to 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.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify different printing processes and/or electronic media and explain effects of each on type selection and design
define aspects of typography that influence design of the brief
outline limitations with type reproduction in printing processes
explain characteristics of and differences between serif and sans serif categories
explain type atmosphere
identify elements of a dynamic arrangement
identify and explain text and margin proof-reader marks
identify and use correct grammar and punctuation, including apostrophes
list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify where are they kept and what information is included.
Assessment Conditions
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, industry software packages, equipment and materials.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications Proofreads documents to ensure accuracy and consistency of information and clarity of meaning |
Writing | 3.2 | Uses a variety of strategies for planning, drafting, reviewing and proofreading |
Numeracy | 1.2, 2.2 | Selects and uses appropriate familiar mathematical problem-solving strategies to solve problems in familiar contexts |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3 | Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions in response to familiar problems Uses digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to design and apply type |
Sectors
Pre-Press