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Use colour management for production

Use colour management for production

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN387
State Code
AUO03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain an acceptable match across colour devices, including the correct use of colour profiles and calibration of monitors and output devices.It applies to skilled individuals who set up, operate and monitor equipment and machinery, and who may have to prepare material and apply solutions to problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others, with 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. Identify colour requirements
  • 1.1 Publication conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements
  • 1.2 Requirements are established to guide provision and use of colour profiles
2. Calibrate digital devices
  • 2.1 Digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproductions
  • 2.2 Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored
  • 2.3 Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration
  • 2.4 Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required
  • 2.5 Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly
3. Use colour profiles
  • 3.1 Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow
  • 3.2 Profiles are used to ensure colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible
  • 3.3 Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded
  • 3.4 Correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate colour conversion
4. Configure software within workflow
  • 4.1 In the workflow, software applications with colour management features are determined
  • 4.2 Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition
  • 4.3 Range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions
5. Maintain colour management workflow
  • 5.1 Colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match
  • 5.2 Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour
  • 5.3 Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3184 ICPPR387A Use colour management for production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ00 ICPPRN3870 Use colour management for production Unit of competency