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.
Electronic data files may include:
range of proprietary or non-proprietary data file formats compatible with a range of workstation computers and industry software.
Manufacturer's specifications may include:
technical, administrator and user specifications documented by a manufacturer for a range of printing machines.
Enterprise procedures may include:
may include rules, standards, OHS guidelines, communication protocols and behaviour codes of a range of workplace environments.
Substrates may include:
range of print media and paper.
Inking systems may include:
range of toners commonly used in 2-colour printing, including special colours.
Machines may include:
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.
In-line processes may include:
minor in-line processes such as perforating, numbering, date coding and 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.
Colour matchingsystems may include:
use of visual colour assessment and matching under controlled lighting conditions.
Design may include:
simple graphics and text. Minor variation in registration position.
User replaceable consumables may include:
consumables required to be changed by an individual if damaged or reached expiry. Used by a range of printing machines for correct functioning such as ink, toner, developer, waste toner, cleaning web, fuser, substrates.
User control interface may include:
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 may include:
mechanical and/or electronic controls used to adjust substrate position throughout substrate feeding and transport units of a range of printing machines.
Calibration may include:
mechanical and/or electronic and/or visual controls used to identify and correct ink coverage and density inconsistencies in a range of printing equipment.

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:
produce electronic data files and manage digital workflows in the digital print production environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients. Design and implement efficient electronic workflows for a range of electronic file types. Access and verify data. Conduct a digital proof run. Produce and manage a digital print run. Manage and coordinate document finishing and delivery
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
produce a flowchart that demonstrates FOUR examples of digital print workflows for digital printing (one basic document file, one variable data document file, one colour document file and one electronically imposed document file)
create and print a document that provides information to clients on digital print services available and outlines correct methods for submitting electronic files to the services available
electronically construct, digitally print and coordinate finishing for the following set of business stationery that has text and graphic elements:
four-colour A4 Letterhead, which includes static text and graphic elements and variable data name and address elements. Minimum variable components - 10
100 four-colour business cards with crop marks. Maximum number of business cards to the maximum sheet size of the printer eg 20 cards on SRA3
four-colour 16-page A4 business proposal document, perfect bound with own choice of binding
four-colour 4-page advertising brochure using saddle stitch binding method printed on A4 or A3 substrate size
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 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.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR281C Set up and produce basic digital print
ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing.