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Evidence Guide: ICPPRN484 - Prepare for variable data printing

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ICPPRN484 - Prepare for variable data printing

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

Confirm data requirements

  1. Job specifications are reviewed to identify document purpose
  2. Materials required for page design, layout and content are identified from job specifications
  3. Source and format of data is determined and confirmed
  4. Page design template is evaluated for printing purposes, and static and variable fields are correctly understood and labelled
  5. Responsibility for data accuracy and other tests such as spell checks and postal software is agreed with client and in accordance with privacy legislation
Job specifications are reviewed to identify document purpose

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Materials required for page design, layout and content are identified from job specifications

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Source and format of data is determined and confirmed

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Page design template is evaluated for printing purposes, and static and variable fields are correctly understood and labelled

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Responsibility for data accuracy and other tests such as spell checks and postal software is agreed with client and in accordance with privacy legislation

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Prepare data

  1. Data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template is established
  2. Fields to be populated are confirmed and linked to data required to mark up copy holes in the variable-data template
  3. Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements
  4. Business rules are developed to reduce data errors and discrepancies (If possible, a data sample is obtained and preliminary checks run, making sure data and format is correct)
  5. Soft proof is performed to ensure quality of all static and variable elements If high variability, RIPped data is spooled prior to printing to maintain higher engine speeds
  6. Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications
Data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template is established

Completed
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Fields to be populated are confirmed and linked to data required to mark up copy holes in the variable-data template

Completed
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Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements

Completed
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Business rules are developed to reduce data errors and discrepancies (If possible, a data sample is obtained and preliminary checks run, making sure data and format is correct)

Completed
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Soft proof is performed to ensure quality of all static and variable elements If high variability, RIPped data is spooled prior to printing to maintain higher engine speeds

Completed
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Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm data requirements

1.1 Job specifications are reviewed to identify document purpose

1.2 Materials required for page design, layout and content are identified from job specifications

1.3 Source and format of data is determined and confirmed

1.4 Page design template is evaluated for printing purposes, and static and variable fields are correctly understood and labelled

1.5 Responsibility for data accuracy and other tests such as spell checks and postal software is agreed with client and in accordance with privacy legislation

2. Prepare data

2.1 Data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template is established

2.2 Fields to be populated are confirmed and linked to data required to mark up copy holes in the variable-data template

2.3 Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements

2.4 Business rules are developed to reduce data errors and discrepancies (If possible, a data sample is obtained and preliminary checks run, making sure data and format is correct)

2.5 Soft proof is performed to ensure quality of all static and variable elements If high variability, RIPped data is spooled prior to printing to maintain higher engine speeds

2.6 Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm data requirements

1.1 Job specifications are reviewed to identify document purpose

1.2 Materials required for page design, layout and content are identified from job specifications

1.3 Source and format of data is determined and confirmed

1.4 Page design template is evaluated for printing purposes, and static and variable fields are correctly understood and labelled

1.5 Responsibility for data accuracy and other tests such as spell checks and postal software is agreed with client and in accordance with privacy legislation

2. Prepare data

2.1 Data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template is established

2.2 Fields to be populated are confirmed and linked to data required to mark up copy holes in the variable-data template

2.3 Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements

2.4 Business rules are developed to reduce data errors and discrepancies (If possible, a data sample is obtained and preliminary checks run, making sure data and format is correct)

2.5 Soft proof is performed to ensure quality of all static and variable elements If high variability, RIPped data is spooled prior to printing to maintain higher engine speeds

2.6 Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

use a database requiring sophisticated variable data fields and a complex page layout with multiple static and variable elements, both text and graphics, with flexible placement

confirm data requirements and prepare data and link it to a template ready for printing on TWO different jobs.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe requirements for PPML/VDX, XML

outline key aspects of privacy legislation relating to printing data

explain key processes involved in database operation

explain key concepts relating to data mining.