ICPPRP334
Prepare an imposition format for printing processes


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create layouts and impositions for printing. It requires an individual to manually develop a lay-down sheet and imposition scheme, combine components and meet production and finishing requirements.

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 Generate lay-down sheet and imposition scheme

1.1 Printing processes, sheet sizes and binding and finishing instructions are applied to finished artwork to generate an imposition scheme

1.2 A lay-down sheet and imposition scheme are generated according to folding and binding machine requirements and special printing requirements

2 Impose pages and combine components to final machine-sized worksheets

2.1 Pages and combined components are imposed correctly to suit specified sheet size

2.2 Numerical sequence and lay-down of product or mock-up are correctly identified to meet binding and finishing requirements

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare, set up and use a manual or software system to produce TWO layouts according to listed performance criteria and job requirements

choose printing processes, sheet sizes, binding and finishing instructions, and numerical sequence and lay-down of the product meet job, and binding and finishing requirements

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:

list main considerations of preparing a layout for a printing press

outline different working methods for sheet-fed presses

identify image control marks important for press operation, and at binding finishing stage

explain calculations to ensure layout size correct

describe impact of paper considerations on type of imposition used

outline factors that influence imposition choices

locate manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify included information.


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, 1.2

Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2

Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency

Responds to predictable problems and implements standard or logical solutions related to role in immediate work environment

Understands purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to complete tasks


Sectors

Pre-Press