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Produce PDF files for online and screen display

Produce PDF files for online and screen display

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP2840
State Code
OBQ30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce both passive and interactive Portable Document Format (PDF) files for online and screen display.It applies to individuals who prepare, create and edit PDF files and navigation features, and manage and finalise the documents. Individuals generally work within defined procedures, respond to clearly defined briefs, and work under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare file
  • 1.1 Identify documentrequirements according to job specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for work on computers
  • 1.2 Identify purpose and audience, and determine accessibility requirements from job specifications
  • 1.3 Select fonts, format and chunk text, and add article threads as required
  • 1.4 Develop navigation plan and display timing and allocate required elementsand areas on document
  • 1.5 Check document meets job design specifications and enterprise requirements for printability
2. Create and edit PDF
  • 2.1 Select final file media, and choose required pre-set job options and colour management settings
  • 2.2 Open and export document for conversion in required enterprise software
  • 2.3 Export PDF file, open and check against job requirements
  • 2.4 Make text corrections and edit images using text and object touch-up tools as required by brief
  • 2.5 Change page orientation, insert and delete pages as required by job specifications
  • 2.6 Add, name and edit bookmarks with magnification added as required by job specifications
3. Create navigation and file management
  • 3.1 Create menus for major themes with required buttons and graphics
  • 3.2 Add internal and external links with actions according to job brief
  • 3.3 Create multiple navigational options that meet user navigation requirements
  • 3.4 Embed fonts and graphics as required for greater portability
  • 3.5 Save all additional files in required folder and format
  • 3.6 Remove all unused elements and pages to meet file size requirements
4. Edit document preferences and settings
  • 4.1 Set screen display preferences as required by job specifications
  • 4.2 Set magnification
  • 4.3 Apply actionsand preferences for multimedia elements according to specifications for final media
5. Finalise PDF document
  • 5.1 Save final file to folder required by enterprise and open to check for identified screen display and magnification requirements
  • 5.2 Test all links, bookmarks, navigation and actions for functionality to job specifications
  • 5.3 Test document in a range of environments and platforms for consistency and predictable display
  • 5.4 Use logical and cross-platform compatible file naming conventions
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUN46 ICPPRP284 Produce PDF files for online or screen display Unit of competency