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.

Input
Variety of four-colour images and page assembly

Capture
Images to be imposed can be hard copy or electronic

Manipulation / edit
Hand or electronic techniques

Output
Manually prepared layout or electronically generated on screen or plotting

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

Degree of autonomy
Under limited supervision working to a detailed brief

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:

Printing processes, sheet sizes, binding and finishing instructions and numerical sequence and lay-down of the product meet job and binding and finishing requirements
The underlying skill of imposition 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 photographic 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
Prepare, set up and use the manual or software system to produce TWO layouts 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
it is expected that special purpose cameras, tools, equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate

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.