Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design cartons for which no templates exist.
It requires the individual to design an original complex carton that meets job specifications and substrate characteristics, and then produce an accurate prototype.
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 Assess brief requirements | 1.1 Discuss brief with client to ensure requirements are understood 1.2 Check that all relevant information is in the brief, i.e. end use, dimensions and product characteristics |
2 Design carton to suit brief requirements | 2.1 Determine appropriate carton style, size, material and calliper to meet the client brief 2.2 Use scanners or digitisers to import design material into computer program 2.3 Draw design using computer program 2.4 Set height, width and depth and gluing flap dimensions to meet requirements of the client brief 2.5 Requirements for knife setting, stripping and gluing in production are checked and position is designed so grain direction is correct and use of material is maximised |
3 Use plotter to cut sample | 3.1 Output device (e.g. plotter) is set up ready for downloading design 3.2 Cutting and creasing depths are set 3.3 Calliper of material is checked 3.4 Material is positioned correctly 3.5 Output device is operated safely according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 3.6 Routine machine maintenance is carried out |
4 Assemble sample | 4.1 Sample is cut by hand adopting safe practices 4.2 Cut sample is folded and glued by hand ensuring angles and construction are correct |
5 Check and adjust design | 5.1 Sample is checked for conformance to the client brief 5.2 Design is adjusted if necessary to meet job specifications |
6 Output design | 6.1 Design is saved ready for downloading to forme cutter 6.2 Design is outputted as keyline for artwork or as film, as required 6.3 Relevant paperwork is completed |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
produce TWO different complex carton designs which accurately meet the client brief and substrate characteristics
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:
outline health and safety concerns when using computers, plotters and scanners
explain effect of board grain and calliper on carton design
outline correct use of a micrometer
explain how appropriate board for a product is selected
explain how scuff, heat and moisture resistance are determined
explain effect inks and sealants have on board characteristics and selection
name computer programs for carton design
outline checks to perform when programming a new design on the computer system
discuss uses and limitations of digitisers and scanners
outline checks to perform when using digitisers and scanners
identify types of products cartons are used for
explain how to determine if a design is appropriate for its end use
explain how refrigeration affects design and materials
list aspects of product sizing and tolerances that should be rechecked
explain how tolerances are set in a design
explain how stability in a display carton is ensured
explain how to determine appropriate strength, size and placing of glue lines and nips
identify carton designs suitable for machine packing
identify carton designs suitable for hand packing
outline constraints on design and positioning on the forme caused by knife making and production
explain how manufacturing requirements of cutting and gluing affect carton design
explain how appropriate angles and cornering of flaps are determined
list main features of, and differences between, different graphic design software programs that need to be considered when outputting carton designs
outline ways to ensure output is appropriate for the graphic design software used by the customer
identify manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and information included in them
identify other sources of available 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, 2.1, 2.4, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained in procedures and specifications |
Writing | 6.3 | Completes workplace forms accurately and legibly using correct technical and enterprise-specific vocabulary |
Oral Communication | 1.1 | Participates effectively in spoken interactions with clients to confirm or clarify requirements |
Numeracy | 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 | Calculates sizes, callipers and efficient use of materials |
Navigate the world of work | 3.5 | Understands and complies with legislative requirements associated with own role |
Interact with others | 1.1 | Uses appropriate communication protocols and conventions to confirm or clarify client requirements |
Get the work done | 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 | Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload and assembles required resources Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts Utilises a broad range of features within applications, optimising software functions for specific purposes |
Sectors
Pre-Press