Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Aim points
Highlights, shadows and midtones

Camera process type
Vertical or horizontal

Input
A variety of continuous tone originals

Capture
A variety of graphic arts cameras

Manipulation / edit
Masking to crop or deep etch, drop highlights out

Output
Diffusion transfer, rapid access

Quality standard
Must meet client and industry requirements

Degree of autonomy
Limited supervision to defined procedures

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Special effects and duotones meet job specifications. The image size, gradation, cleanliness and dot percentages meet technical specifications. Photographed images are suitable for final media reproductions
The underlying skill of photographing images should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the quality of the photographed image be suitable for the identified printing processes
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Use a graphic arts camera to photograph and process at least THREE continuous tone originals with different contrast characteristics according to the listed Performance Criteria

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
camera and other equipment required to produce a halftone image

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.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.