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Evidence Guide: ICPPRP484 - Set up and operate automated workflow

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ICPPRP484 - Set up and operate automated workflow

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

Check job files and perform pre-flight

  1. All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  2. Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production
  3. File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen
  4. Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed, if necessary
  5. Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary
  6. Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled
  7. Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages
All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed, if necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create portable job ticket format processors

  1. Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined
  2. All job phases are sequenced according to workflow and enterprise processes
  3. If necessary, access levels are set for operators
  4. Workflow definition is reviewed and saved
Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All job phases are sequenced according to workflow and enterprise processes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If necessary, access levels are set for operators

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workflow definition is reviewed and saved

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transform colours

  1. Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present
  2. Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary
  3. Output colours are matched to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile
  4. Colours are set for final proof output
Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output colours are matched to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colours are set for final proof output

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set trapping parameters

  1. Portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements added where appropriate
  2. Traps are viewed and checked in file
  3. If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced
  4. An appropriate separation-capable proofis viewed to ensure separations will output as expected
Portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements added where appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traps are viewed and checked in file

Completed
Date:

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If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An appropriate separation-capable proofis viewed to ensure separations will output as expected

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proof pages

  1. Imposition plan is assigned to the job
  2. Form proof from plotter is printed containing all printer marks, and signature marks are viewed for final checking
  3. Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked
  4. Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client
Imposition plan is assigned to the job

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form proof from plotter is printed containing all printer marks, and signature marks are viewed for final checking

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare for output

  1. Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate
  2. CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures
  3. Information for presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available
  4. Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging
  5. Job data is saved and archived as required
  6. Documentation is signed-off according to enterprise procedures
Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information for presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job data is saved and archived as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documentation is signed-off according to enterprise procedures

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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 Check job files and perform pre-flight

1.1 All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications

1.2 Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production

1.3 File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen

1.4 Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed, if necessary

1.5 Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary

1.6 Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled

1.7 Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages

2 Create portable job ticket format processors

2.1 Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined

2.2 All job phases are sequenced according to workflow and enterprise processes

2.3 If necessary, access levels are set for operators

2.4 Workflow definition is reviewed and saved

3 Transform colours

3.1 Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present

3.2 Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary

3.3 Output colours are matched to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile

3.4 Colours are set for final proof output

4 Set trapping parameters

4.1 Portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements added where appropriate

4.2 Traps are viewed and checked in file

4.3 If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced

4.4 An appropriate separation-capable proofis viewed to ensure separations will output as expected

5 Proof pages

5.1 Imposition plan is assigned to the job

5.2 Form proof from plotter is printed containing all printer marks, and signature marks are viewed for final checking

5.3 Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked

5.4 Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client

6 Prepare for output

6.1 Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate

6.2 CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures

6.3 Information for presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available

6.4 Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging

6.5 Job data is saved and archived as required

6.6 Documentation is signed-off according to enterprise procedures

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 Check job files and perform pre-flight

1.1 All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications

1.2 Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production

1.3 File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen

1.4 Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed, if necessary

1.5 Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary

1.6 Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled

1.7 Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages

2 Create portable job ticket format processors

2.1 Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined

2.2 All job phases are sequenced according to workflow and enterprise processes

2.3 If necessary, access levels are set for operators

2.4 Workflow definition is reviewed and saved

3 Transform colours

3.1 Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present

3.2 Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary

3.3 Output colours are matched to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile

3.4 Colours are set for final proof output

4 Set trapping parameters

4.1 Portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements added where appropriate

4.2 Traps are viewed and checked in file

4.3 If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced

4.4 An appropriate separation-capable proofis viewed to ensure separations will output as expected

5 Proof pages

5.1 Imposition plan is assigned to the job

5.2 Form proof from plotter is printed containing all printer marks, and signature marks are viewed for final checking

5.3 Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked

5.4 Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client

6 Prepare for output

6.1 Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate

6.2 CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures

6.3 Information for presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available

6.4 Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging

6.5 Job data is saved and archived as required

6.6 Documentation is signed-off according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

set up and operate an automated workflow to produce TWO different print-ready files according to the client brief and performance criteria

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.

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

list and describe the file resources to check during pre-flight

explain why different submission methods would be chosen for different file formats

explain why and when it might be important to change hairline effects

outline the enterprise process for sequencing all phases of a job

outline the importance of the colour space

define trapping

explain how to check that separations will output correctly

outline the enterprise procedures for dealing with CIP3/CIP4 data.