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Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry

Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPKNW3220
State Code
OBP74
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with individuals in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry.It applies to individuals who require detailed technical knowledge in particular areas of the industry, together with a working knowledge of related areas. Individuals need the skills to facilitate technical communication and to work as a member of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research the printing and graphic arts industry
  • 1.1 Identify new technology and innovative work processes and suggest for implementation according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Research printing industry trends and apply to personal work practices within scope of own role
  • 1.3 Research basic principles and obligations of regulations, standards and industrial awards within the workplace and personal work practices
2. Determine printing and graphic arts industry information required for work task
  • 2.1 Identify information requirements for work task
  • 2.2 Determine information required and process to accurately cost work task
  • 2.3 Identify information required to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate work task
  • 2.4 Identify principles of production management and determine requirements specific to work task
  • 2.5 Identify principles of quality management and determine quality requirements for work task
3. Apply knowledge of printing and graphic arts industry to work tasks
  • 3.1 Identify job specifications
  • 3.2 Confirm job budget and timeframe
  • 3.3 Research suitable printing processes to meet job requirements
  • 3.4 Plan and document proposed approach to production
  • 3.5 Seek feedback on proposed approach from required personnel and adjust as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG43 ICPKNW322 Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry Unit of competency