Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare line or tone copy, set up a scanner and reproduce the image to meet the technical specifications suitable for print media production.
It applies to individuals who prepare images for scanning and set up the scanner to ensure the image output will meet the technical standards required for the specifications of the job and print media requirements.
Individuals generally work under supervision and within defined procedures.
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 Prepare line and/or tone original for scanning | 1.1 Line or tone image/copy is scaled to conform to production specifications or quality standards 1.2 Quality of line or tone image input is assessed to determine scanner settings 1.3 Line or tone image is prepared for mounting to scanner ready for scanning |
2 Prepare scanner | 2.1 Scanner is selected and set correctly for the mono image to be scanned 2.2 Appropriate software |
3 Scan image | 3.1 Original image is scanned for reproduction 3.2 Quality of scanned image is checked against job/design specifications and printing reproduction requirements 3.3 Appropriate software is applied to scan and process the image 3.4 Image is checked for compliance with design specifications |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
use flat-bed or drum scanner and reproduce THREE examples of line and tone reproductions with supporting comments on set-up criteria and job specifications
access task-relevant information from a variety of information sources
determine capability of scanner hardware and software to meet reproduction requirements for print media
scan images to meet requirements, ensuring they are transferrable across design, pre-press and print sectors.
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 characteristics of a line or tone image
describe printing processes and type of substrates used for printing processes
outline work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with scanner/computer operations
determine scanner resolution
explain correct controls for scanner operation
explain hardware and software requirements for line and tone scanning
explain scanners and relevant specifications
outline software requirements and specifications to process and output the image
list sources of information and other documentation related to safety and scanner operation
describe how manuals and documentation are correctly stored
demonstrate correct use of hardware and software
describe how reproduction requirements are matched to resolution factors and job brief.
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, 3.2, 3.4 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Numeracy | 1.1 | Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1 | Recognises and follows organisational requirements associated with own role |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks and identifies and assembles required resources Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, and 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 complete routine tasks |
Sectors
Pre-Press