Unit of competency Outline
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Produce pages using a page layout application
Produce pages using a page layout application
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP224C
ICPPP224C
State Code
D3110
D3110
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2013
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compose pages based on a client brief using a high-end application.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Arrange elements on page
- 1.1. Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the design brief
- 1.2. Text is prepared and required fonts and font size are used
- 1.3. Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to the design brief
- 1.4. Elements are copied and pasted according to the design brief
- 1.5. The help function is accessed if required and solution to queries found
- 1.6. Document set up is completed to conform to the design brief
2. Finalise artwork
- 2.1. Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size
- 2.2. Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance
3. Check quality
- 3.1. Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions and errors are discussed with client or supervisor
- 3.2. Arrangement of the basic elements maintains overall balance of the layout and correct tonal quality
- 3.3. A hard copy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and the overall balance of the layout
- 3.4. Trim marks and margins are correctly placed
- 3.5. Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and reproofed as required
- 3.6. The job is saved according to enterprise procedures
- 3.7. A proof or PDF is created to present to client
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.
Basic elements may include:
simple filled or unfilled boxes, frames, and rules (lines) or bullets used as accents or to divide a page into sections.
Document set up may include:
margins, page size, page orientation, number of pages, arrangement of pages.
Enterprise procedures may include:
enterprise procedures for saving a document may include the preferred format, naming preferences and the location the file is saved to.
High-end page layout tools may include:
may include QuarkXPress, INDesign, PageMaker or others.
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.
Basic elements may include:
simple filled or unfilled boxes, frames, and rules (lines) or bullets used as accents or to divide a page into sections.
Document set up may include:
margins, page size, page orientation, number of pages, arrangement of pages.
Enterprise procedures may include:
enterprise procedures for saving a document may include the preferred format, naming preferences and the location the file is saved to.
High-end page layout tools may include:
may include QuarkXPress, INDesign, PageMaker or others.
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:
producing a page layout that meets the client's design brief and is print ready
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO different sets of page layouts according to the listed Performance Criteria
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
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
page layout applications such as QuarkXPress, INDesign, PageMaker or others will be required for assessment of this unit of competency. New software applications and new versions of existing products enter the market regularly and therefore this example group will change.
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 and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept.
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:
producing a page layout that meets the client's design brief and is print ready
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
prepare TWO different sets of page layouts according to the listed Performance Criteria
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
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
page layout applications such as QuarkXPress, INDesign, PageMaker or others will be required for assessment of this unit of competency. New software applications and new versions of existing products enter the market regularly and therefore this example group will change.
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 and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0373 | ICPPP224B | Produce pages using a page layout application | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUP32 | ICPPRP224 | Produce pages using a page layout application | Unit of competency |