Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Devices may include:
monitors
proofers
printers
scanners
digital cameras
digital presses
printing presses.
Components may include:
standardised viewing environment
calibrated and profiled output devices, such as printers and presses
calibrated and profiled input devices, such as scanners and cameras
calibrated monitors
software applications that support colour management
colour profiles.
Workplace practices may include
establishment of colour managed workflow
calibration and regular recalibration of devices
adoption of recognised colour standard, such as AS ISO 12647-2.
Colour modes and libraries may include:
RGB
CMYK
LAB
Pantone.
Process may include:
selection of colour mode and rendering intent
converting using profiles.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify the need and components of a colour management system
select and convert images to appropriate colour modes
select colour libraries that comply with specific job specifications
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 and materials used for colour management production
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
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when converting images between colour modes.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
digital production or pre-press units that require the application of colour.

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.