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Evidence Guide: ICPPR390A - Generate a proof for digital production

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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ICPPR390A - Generate a proof for digital production

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

Produce proof on printing device

  1. Printing device is calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications
  2. Appropriate colour profiles are selected to ensure consistent output of colour
  3. The same substrate or product is used to generate a proof that will be used for the final production run
  4. Proof is produced according to job specifications and workflow procedures
  5. Proof is used to make a mock up to simulate the finishing of the final product according to job specifications
Printing device is calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications

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Appropriate colour profiles are selected to ensure consistent output of colour

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The same substrate or product is used to generate a proof that will be used for the final production run

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Proof is produced according to job specifications and workflow procedures

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Proof is used to make a mock up to simulate the finishing of the final product according to job specifications

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Assess proof against specifications

  1. Proof is checked against job specifications to confirm validity and identify and rectify any defects
  2. The proofing process is repeated if proof does not meet job specifications and enterprise standards
Proof is checked against job specifications to confirm validity and identify and rectify any defects

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The proofing process is repeated if proof does not meet job specifications and enterprise standards

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Communicate proof with client

  1. Proof is labelled with appropriate information according to enterprise standards
  2. Feedback is gained from client to acquire 'sign off'
  3. Amendments are made if required and resubmitted to client for 'sign off'
  4. Proof is stored according to workplace procedures
Proof is labelled with appropriate information according to enterprise standards

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Feedback is gained from client to acquire 'sign off'

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Amendments are made if required and resubmitted to client for 'sign off'

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Proof is stored according to workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

calibrate a digital device to ensure consistent colour output

produce a proof that gains approval from a client and matches the final production run

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for colour management production, such as high-end colour output devices and raster image processors (RIP) with colour management features

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when producing a proof to job specifications.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPR286A Finish a digital product.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

occupational health and safety (OHS) skills for using correct ergonomics when operating the computer

communication skills for gaining client agreement on a contract proof

collecting, analysing and organising skills for checking machine calibration

planning and organising skills for calibrating the proofing device prior to producing a proof

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others

numeracy skills for using a densitometer to evaluate the proof

problem-solving skills for checking the data file for structural compatibility

technical skills for using relevant hardware and software to produce a digital proof

Required knowledge

OHS issues related to digital proofing for digital production

colour theory, including additive and subtractive colours, RGB and CMYK

varying colour gamut's between colour modes

colour management workflow set-up procedures

use of output profiles in relation to simulation

how regular calibration will help to ensure consistent colour output

quality control systems used in proofing

techniques that can be used to control quality

how to use standard viewing conditions to assess colour output

how to use colour evaluation charts

criteria for evaluating a colour proof

differences between preliminary proofs and a contract proof

types of substrates that can be used in proofing

inks, toners and coatings that can be used in digital printing

how to handle and store materials to ensure quality

types of finishing techniques used in digital production

location of relevant manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant digital printing and the information included in these documents

where other sources of information are available

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Printing device may include:

non-impact colour printing devices, including:

inkjet

laser

wide format with computerised monitoring and/or control.

Substrates or products may include:

range of print media and paper, such as:

coated

uncoated

card

canvas

vinyl and plastic.

Mock up may include:

a finished product that may be trimmed, bound, stapled or folded

a reduced in size and/or partial print of the final job if proofing for wide format.

Defects may include:

physical defects (scratches and tears)

colour irregularities

poor image resolution

errors in trapping and knockout of colours

incorrect size and orientation of pages or images.