Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare for variable data printing

Prepare for variable data printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN484
State Code
AUO61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 confirm data requirements and prepare and link data to a template ready for printing.It applies to individuals who use analytical and technical skills to access complex information from databases to produce customised print runs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm data requirements
  • 1.1 Job specifications are reviewed to identify document purpose
  • 1.2 Materials required for page design, layout and content are identified from job specifications
  • 1.3 Source and format of data is determined and confirmed
  • 1.4 Page design template is evaluated for printing purposes, and static and variable fields are correctly understood and labelled
  • 1.5 Responsibility for data accuracy and other tests such as spell checks and postal software is agreed with client and in accordance with privacy legislation
2. Prepare data
  • 2.1 Data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template is established
  • 2.2 Fields to be populated are confirmed and linked to data required to mark up copy holes in the variable-data template
  • 2.3 Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements
  • 2.4 Business rules are developed to reduce data errors and discrepancies (If possible, a data sample is obtained and preliminary checks run, making sure data and format is correct)
  • 2.5 Soft proof is performed to ensure quality of all static and variable elements If high variability, RIPped data is spooled prior to printing to maintain higher engine speeds
  • 2.6 Sample from the machine is produced and checked for conformance to job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3202 ICPPR484C Prepare for variable data printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ14 ICPPRN4840 Prepare for variable data printing Unit of competency