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Evidence Guide: CPCCSG3004 - Print digital signs

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CPCCSG3004 - Print digital signs

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare work.

  1. Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  2. Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client.
  3. Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning.
  4. Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements.
  5. Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.
Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

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Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client.

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Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning.

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Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements.

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Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan and prepare work.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client.

1.3

Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning.

1.4

Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements.

1.5

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

2

Set up printer.

2.1

Print heads are checked for serviceability, monitored, and adjusted or serviced when required.

2.2

Print media is selected appropriate to type of digital printing required and loaded into printer according to manufacturer specifications.

2.3

Correct profile for the media is selected to meet job requirements.

2.4

Feed and bi-directional calibration are adjusted to suit given media.

3

Produce printed sign.

3.1

Print ready digital file is checked for correct output profiles and adjustments are made as required to suit output device and media.

3.2

Correct colour profiles are applied to file to accurately reproduce colours.

3.3

Image resolution is checked and confirmed as appropriate to output specifications.

3.4

Bleeds, printer marks and contour cuts are applied.

3.5

Digital file is sent to be ripped as required.

3.6

Test prints are printed, quality checked against job requirements, and modifications are made to files and output devices as required to improve print quality.

3.7

Printed sign is checked for quality and client requirements and printed in quantities and according to specifications.

4

Laminate printed sign.

4.1

Laminator and laminate are selected according to type of printed media and job requirements and are prepared for use.

4.2

Laminate is loaded into laminator, machine controls are adjusted, and laminate is applied to printed media to manufacturer specifications.

4.3

Laminated sign is checked for quality and client requirements, defects are identified and rectified or sign is reprinted and laminated until client requirements are met.

4.4

Laminated sign is stored safely.

5

Clean up.

5.1

Work area is cleaned and waste materials sorted and removed according to regulatory authority requirements.

5.2

Equipment and printer components are checked and routine maintenance is undertaken, or arranged with external provider as required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan and prepare work.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client.

1.3

Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning.

1.4

Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements.

1.5

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

2

Set up printer.

2.1

Print heads are checked for serviceability, monitored, and adjusted or serviced when required.

2.2

Print media is selected appropriate to type of digital printing required and loaded into printer according to manufacturer specifications.

2.3

Correct profile for the media is selected to meet job requirements.

2.4

Feed and bi-directional calibration are adjusted to suit given media.

3

Produce printed sign.

3.1

Print ready digital file is checked for correct output profiles and adjustments are made as required to suit output device and media.

3.2

Correct colour profiles are applied to file to accurately reproduce colours.

3.3

Image resolution is checked and confirmed as appropriate to output specifications.

3.4

Bleeds, printer marks and contour cuts are applied.

3.5

Digital file is sent to be ripped as required.

3.6

Test prints are printed, quality checked against job requirements, and modifications are made to files and output devices as required to improve print quality.

3.7

Printed sign is checked for quality and client requirements and printed in quantities and according to specifications.

4

Laminate printed sign.

4.1

Laminator and laminate are selected according to type of printed media and job requirements and are prepared for use.

4.2

Laminate is loaded into laminator, machine controls are adjusted, and laminate is applied to printed media to manufacturer specifications.

4.3

Laminated sign is checked for quality and client requirements, defects are identified and rectified or sign is reprinted and laminated until client requirements are met.

4.4

Laminated sign is stored safely.

5

Clean up.

5.1

Work area is cleaned and waste materials sorted and removed according to regulatory authority requirements.

5.2

Equipment and printer components are checked and routine maintenance is undertaken, or arranged with external provider as required.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must print three different signs from digital files on each of the following media:

aluminium composite

paper

vinyl.

At least one sign must be produced using a flatbed printer and one sign using a roll to roll digital printer.

Laminate one of the finished signs, selecting laminate for the printed substrate according to type of printed media and job requirements and safely and effectively undertaking laminating processes.

In doing the above work, the person must:

handle and use uncompressed file formats correctly in the digital printing process

apply digital colour management principles when using software and output media

correctly handle media used in the digital printing process

select and set up appropriate printers for the task and conduct routine maintenance appropriate to the printer

identify printing and laminating defects and rectify faults to ensure job requirements are met

operate raster image processor (RIP) software in the printing process.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics of different types of digital printing output devices, including:

flatbed printers

roll to roll printers

ultraviolet (UV) printers

types and characteristics of various digital printing products

principles of colour theory and their application in printing digital signs

range and application of different laminates

techniques and process for laminating signs

safety data sheets (SDS) relevant to the use of printing tools and equipment

procedures for routine maintenance and cleaning of printers

statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals

terminology and use of abbreviations in the signs and graphics industry

use and application of uncompressed file formats, including:

encapsulated post script (EPS)

portable document format (PDF)

RAW file

tagged image file format (TIFF).

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of firefighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.