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.

Inking Systems
Range of toners commonly used in 2 colour printing, including special colours

Colour Matching Systems
Use of visual colour assessment and matching under controlled lighting conditions

Machines
Range of non-impact printing machines including inkjet and laser with or without colour manipulation capability, and including machines with computerised monitoring and / or control

Design
Simple graphics and text. Minor variation in registration position

In-line processes
Minor in-line processes such as perforating, numbering, date coding, imposition, that do not constitute another defined unit of competency. Major in-line process is defined as a separate competency eg flat-bed cutting, folding etc)

Substrates
Range of print media and paper

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures under limited supervision

User replaceable consumables
Consumables required to be changed by an individual if damaged or reached expiry. Used by a range of printing machines for correct functioning. Ink, toner, developer, waste toner, cleaning web, fuser, substrates

User control interface
Computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter machine default settings, job specification settings, monitor machine status and perform machine productivity enhancements

Registration mechanisms
Mechanical and / or electronic controls used to adjust substrate position throughout substrate feeding and transport units of a range of printing machines

Calibration
Mechanical and / or electronic and / or visual controls used to identify and correct ink coverage and density inconsistencies in a range of printing equipment

Digital front-end
Proprietary computer processor hardware and software required to interpret electronic data files and convert to print-ready data

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:

Demonstrated ability to communicate a range of digital and traditional printing solutions
Organisation skills to coordinate a print run that uses a combination of digital and traditional printing solutions
Access and submit electronic data to a digital printer. Conduct a digital proof run. Adjust settings and ensure production speeds are attained on a digital printer
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on digital printer to maintain machine productivity
Demonstrate use of computerised control and monitoring systems if available and appropriate
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on a digital printer according to manufacturer's specifications
Prepare a written document outlining production workflow methods for TWO print jobs using the following job specifications within a specified production environment for
One-colour business cards; black and a specified PMS colour; quantity: 500; finishing: guillotined; packaging: wrapped; turnaround time: 7 days
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
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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
a digital printing machine and a digital front end

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, for example:

ICPPR281B Set up and produce basic digital print
ICPPR282B Produce and manage basic digital print