Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:51 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Operate databases for digital printing

Operate databases for digital printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP3850
State Code
OBQ40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter, retrieve and prepare data for personalised printing by integrating a database with a layout.It applies to individuals who design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text, and apply solutions to a defined range of problems. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Enter and retrieve data
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications and organisational requirements and confirm data required for the job
  • 1.2 Enter and complete data to meet job specifications
  • 1.3 Create and modify fields as required
  • 1.4 Use automated facilities for data checking
  • 1.5 Locate and retrieve data
  • 1.6 Use Help function to find solutions to queries
  • 1.7 Save files to preserve data integrity and comply with organisational requirements
2. Set extraction requirements
  • 2.1 Confirm database fields meet job placement requirements for the document format
  • 2.2 Use database interrogation to prepare client data requirements
  • 2.3 Process and save information extracted to the template according to job specifications
  • 2.4 Use composition engine to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements
3. Test data
  • 3.1 Check data and confirm it is uncorrupted
  • 3.2 Confirm data is in required sequence for the run
  • 3.3 Confirm required dynamic links operate and settings conform to job specifications
  • 3.4 Make and retest any adjustments required
4. Output data
  • 4.1 Configure database to the printing device and set printing output parameters to meet output requirements
  • 4.2 Identify and confirm quality standards for data output according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Monitor run to identify improvement opportunities and maintain quality
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO80 ICPPRP385 Operate a database for digital printing Unit of competency