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Develop a digital data template

Develop a digital data template

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP485
State Code
AUM75
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to document content and structure for digital print equipment.It requires the individual to identify data requirements, content and structure of a digital template for variable digital printing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify content requirements
  • 1.1 Data purpose is identified from job requirements and clarified with client
  • 1.2 Data file format and type of database are identified
  • 1.3 Layout is determined from job requirements and confirmed with client
  • 1.4 Static and variable areas are identified according to job specifications
  • 1.5 Accuracy of data is confirmed and signed off as such by client
  • 1.6 Requirement for additional software integration is determined, such as postal software
2 Develop template
  • 2.1 Fields are created and named consistently to reduce errors
  • 2.2 Copy holes and data are marked-up to match job specifications
  • 2.3 Report for the printer is developed which identifies relevant data assigned to each copy hole according to job specifications and business rules
  • 2.4 Copy holes are assigned and related information documented for printer to understand the connection to the data
  • 2.5 Correct number of fields is available for the job
  • 2.6 Template is signed off as suitable by client
3 Finalise and test template
  • 3.1 Business rules are tested and if possible a soft proof is reviewed
  • 3.2 Final document is viewed with a markup language parser
  • 3.3 Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary
  • 3.4 Template is well-formed, error-free and meets client needs
  • 3.5 Template is extensible to meet future client needs
  • 3.6 Template is finalised and made ready to send to the press
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3153 ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC6 ICP50115 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification
AWA7 ICP40115 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification