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.

Test charts
3 and 4-colour neutrals, CMYK colour scales and a range of colour patches

Monitors
Range of monitors used in the pre-press sector

Proofing systems
Range of digital proofing systems used in the industry

Spectrophotometers
Range of strip reader style devices including Gretag, Macbeth, Xwrite

Software
Range of industry colour applications including colour management software (eg Colorsync), profile creating software, scanner profiling software (eg Colortone Pro, Scan Open), densitometry and spectrophotometry software

Controlled environment
A controlled environment is one in which temperature and humidity are controlled, the press to be used for the job is known as is, preferably, the printer

Printing processes
All printing processes

Degree of autonomy
Working independently with responsibility for others

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:

Managing colour in pre-press operations to ensure that proofs, monitors and final products match
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
A portfolio that demonstrates all criteria have been met. This should include evidence of THREE jobs with final product printed on various stocks and matching digital proofs on simulated stock. Monitors should also be checked to ensure that they have different loaded profiles that match jobs. There should also be evidence of colour management system maintenance procedures

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

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.