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Set up and operate automated workflow

Set up and operate automated workflow

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP4840
State Code
OBQ46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a digital workflow to check files, manage job tickets, manage colour and prepare files for output.It applies to individuals who set up and operate an automated workflow to produce a print-ready file.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check job files and perform pre-flight
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and enterprise procedures and check and confirm all details required for the job
  • 1.2 Load files and check all file resources to determine if file is ready for production
  • 1.3 Identify file format and select method of submission according to job specifications
  • 1.4 Embed missing fonts where available and optimise, crop and compress image data as required
  • 1.5 Thicken hairlines to a minimum width according to job specifications
  • 1.6 Assign and down sample layout images as high resolution data
  • 1.7 Generate thumbnails for viewing pages
2. Create portable job ticket format processors
  • 2.1 Define parameters for individual elements and steps for all phases of the job
  • 2.2 Sequence all job phases according to workflow and enterprise processes
  • 2.3 Set access levels for operators according to job and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Review and save workflow definition
3. Transform colours
  • 3.1 Check assigned colour libraries for consistency and convert colour names if inconsistency is present
  • 3.2 Convert spot colours to process colours as required
  • 3.3 Identify and select International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Match output colours to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile
  • 3.5 Set colours for final proof output
4. Set trapping parameters and proof pages
  • 4.1 Use portable job ticket format trapping settings and add additional trapping requirements as required
  • 4.2 View and check traps in file, and modify and remove as required
  • 4.3 View a separation-capable proofto confirm separations will output as required
  • 4.4 Assign imposition plan to the job
  • 4.5 Print form proof from plotter containing all printer marks, and view signature marks for final checking
  • 4.6 Output and check pages on a proofer, making any required changes before client approval
5. Prepare for output
  • 5.1 Output jobs to be imaged to required output media
  • 5.2 Capture and manage data according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Generate information for presetting of cutting and folding machines as required and confirm plug-ins are available
  • 5.4 Export and save Job Definition Format files as required for the print console and output for required output media
  • 5.5 Save and archive job data
  • 5.6 Sign-off documentation according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP09 ICPPRP484 Set up and operate automated workflow Unit of competency