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Produce PDF files for online or screen display

Produce PDF files for online or screen display

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP284A
State Code
D3123
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2010
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
23/11/2010
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce both passive and interactive PDF files for online or screen display.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare file
  • 1.1. Use of document is identified according to specifications of the brief
  • 1.2. Purpose and audience are established and cultural, equity or gender requirements determined from the brief or client
  • 1.3. Changes required in media size and format are chosen from predefined settings
  • 1.4. Relevant fonts for online readability are selected, text is formatted, chunked and article threads added as required for online ease of reading
  • 1.5. Navigation plan or display timing is developed and required elements or areas allocated on document
  • 1.6. Document is checked to ensure correct layout file and there are no non-printable elements
  • 1.7. Unnecessary elements and blank pages are deleted, if not required
  • 1.8. Document is proofed for colour, positioning, bleed allowance, gramma and text
2. Create PDF
  • 2.1. The final media of the file is identified and correct Distiller preset job options and colour management settings are chosen
  • 2.2. Document is opened and exported to PDF or postscript file for conversion in Distiller
  • 2.3. PDF file is exported to correct folder, opened and checked against requirements of the brief
3. Edit file
  • 3.1. Text corrections are made using the text touch-up tool as required
  • 3.2. Images are edited using the touch-up object tool as required
  • 3.3. Page orientation is changed, pages inserted and deleted as required
  • 3.4. Bookmarks are added and named or edited with magnification added as required
4. Perform navigation
  • 4.1. Menus are created for major themes with buttons and graphics consistently placed and easily identifiable to the user
  • 4.2. Internal and external links with actions are added according to the requirements of the brief
  • 4.3. Navigation is consistent and traceable to ensure maximum usability and user confidence
  • 4.4. Users are given more than one navigational option for moving through the document
5. Perform file management
  • 5.1. Fonts and graphics are embedded where possible for greater portability
  • 5.2. All additional files are saved in the correct folder and in appropriate format
  • 5.3. All unused element or pages are removed to reduce size
6. Display settings
  • 6.1. Screen display preferences are set as required to suit brief
  • 6.2. Magnification is set for consistency of display
  • 6.3. Transactions are applied as desired to suit brief
  • 6.4. Actions and preferences for multimedia elements are applied to suit final media
7. Finalise the document
  • 7.1. Final file is saved to correct folder and opened to check for correct screen display and magnification
  • 7.2. All links, bookmarks and actions are tested for correct operation
  • 7.3. Navigation is assessed for intuitive usability
  • 7.4. Document is tested in a range of environments and platforms for consistency and predictable display
  • 7.5. File naming conventions are logical and comparable for cross-platform use
stand alone document
software e-book reading device
online documents.

file management
images
tables and other non-text items.

tagged image file format (TIFF)
encapsulated postscript (EPS)
joint photographic expert group (JPEG)
rich text format (RTF)
portable network graphics (PNG).

e-books
websites
hard copy
online documents.

passive
interactive.

movies
sound clips
menu commands.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

produce both passive and interactive online and screen display PDF files
locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment hardware and software
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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
practical demonstration by the candidate when producing a passive and interactive PDF file.

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

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0375 ICPPP226B Produce interactive PDF files Unit of competency
D0376 ICPPP227B Produce online PDF files Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE187 ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display Unit of competency