Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to proof images, including chemical or digital, and prepare the proof for the next stage of production.
It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry who 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 Set up and maintain proofing equipment | 1.1 Proofing equipment is set up and maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise standards 1.2 The working environment is cleaned and maintained to ensure proof quality 1.3 Proofing materials are used cost efficiently according to job contract costs |
2 Expose and process proof | 2.1 Quality control of proof is maintained according to job specifications 2.2 Images are positioned accurately on proof according to job specifications 2.3 Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements are observed to ensure safe use of equipment 2.4 Proof is prepared for presentation ready for next stage of the process |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare and set up proofing area to produce digital or chemical proofs of TWO four-colour separated images according to listed performance criteria. (Since underlying skills associated with digital or chemical proofing should be transferable across a range of systems, it is important to identify substrates along with the associated printing process that is being simulated.)
position images accurately on proof according to job specifications so proof is ready for the next stage
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe work health and safety (WHS) issues in proofing area
outline main considerations for setting up the proofing environment
explain how correct exposure levels for the proofing system are chosen
identify actinic light requirements
name aids used to control and ensure repeatability in proofing
describe considerations when matching a proof to output requirements
identify correct stock for output device
explain how incorrect processing of chemical proof is identified
outline corrective action to take if incorrect processing occurs
list main criteria for proof evaluation
describe lighting conditions required for evaluating proofs
list special requirements for Pantone Matching System (PMS) proofs
list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify where they are 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, equipment and industry software packages.
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, 2.1, 2.2 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 2.3 | Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks and identifies and assembles required resources Applies analytical processes to resolve technical problems Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context Understands purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to design and save files in required format |
Sectors
Pre-Press