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.

Tools
A range of manual or electronic equipment and software applications

Clients
Internal or external clients

Application
Design can be specific to publishing, consultancy, advertising or packaging in hard copy or electronic media

Input
Type can be generated manually or electronically using typesetting software applications

Complexity
Intricate and contingency operations requiring problem solving beyond the routine operation

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

Type of software
May include Suitcase, FontAgent X, Fontographer, FontLab, TypeTool and type utilities. New software applications and new versions of existing products enter the market regularly, therefore this example group will change

Degree of autonomy
Working independently and being able to cope with the unexpected

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:

Composing type using overlays, tints and kerning to meet specifications. Resolving any technical problems. The quality of type reproduction meets the quality standards defined in the job specifications
The underlying skill of solving typographic problems should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce and evaluate TWO complex typographic jobs 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

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.