Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:31 AM AWST
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Use colour management for production
Use colour management for production
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR387A
ICPPR387A
State Code
D3184
D3184
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2010
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
23/11/2010
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to obtain an acceptable match across colour devices. It includes the correct use of colour profiles and calibration of monitors and output devices.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Indentify colour requirements
- 1.1. Printing conditions are determined to identify colour management requirements
- 1.2. Printer's requirements are established to guide the provision and use of colour profiles
2. Calibrate digital devices
- 2.1. All digital devices in the workflow are calibrated to produce accurate colour reproduction
- 2.2. Device profiles created during calibration are correctly used and stored
- 2.3. Digital devices are checked regularly to ensure they are still within calibration
- 2.4. Profiles or equipment parameters are adjusted to bring devices back into calibration, when required
- 2.5. Records are stored to ensure calibration occurs regularly
3. Use colour profiles
- 3.1. Source and destination profiles are identified within the workflow
- 3.2. Profiles are used to ensure that colour on monitors, proofs and final product match as closely as possible
- 3.3. Images are converted to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded
- 3.4. The correct rendering intent is used to ensure accurate conversion of colour
4. Configure software within the workflow
- 4.1. Software applications in the workflow with colour management features are determined
- 4.2. Software applications with colour management features are configured to meet output condition
- 4.3. A range of colour management presets are configured, saved and correctly used for various output conditions
5. Maintain colour management workflow
- 5.1. The colour management system is checked regularly to ensure consistent colour match
- 5.2. Monitors are calibrated regularly to ensure accurate reproduction of colour
- 5.3. Digital devices are re-calibrated regularly or when conditions change from initial calibration
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.
Digital devices may include:
monitors
proofers
printers
scanners
digital cameras
digital presses.
Software applications may include:
colour management software, e.g. Colorsync
page layout software, e.g. InDesign and/or QuarkXPress
image editing software, e.g. Photoshop and/or Illlustrator
raster image processors (RIPs), e.g. Apogee, Spire and Fiery.
Monitors may include:
range of monitors used in the pre-press sector, including:
cathode ray tube (CRT)
liquid crystal display (LCD).
Conditions may include:
change of stock
ink cartridge
lighting.
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.
Digital devices may include:
monitors
proofers
printers
scanners
digital cameras
digital presses.
Software applications may include:
colour management software, e.g. Colorsync
page layout software, e.g. InDesign and/or QuarkXPress
image editing software, e.g. Photoshop and/or Illlustrator
raster image processors (RIPs), e.g. Apogee, Spire and Fiery.
Monitors may include:
range of monitors used in the pre-press sector, including:
cathode ray tube (CRT)
liquid crystal display (LCD).
Conditions may include:
change of stock
ink cartridge
lighting.
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:
manage colour in pre-press operations to ensure that proofs, monitors and final products match
locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
check monitors and software to ensure that they have different loaded profiles that match jobs
apply colour management system maintenance procedures
produce three jobs with final product printed on various stocks and matching digital proofs on simulated stock.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for colour management production, such as high-end graphics and layout software, densitometers, high-end colour output devices, proofing systems, scanners and digital cameras
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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
a portfolio that demonstrates all criteria have been met
practical demonstration by the candidate in matching proofs, monitors and the final product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application
ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application
ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing
ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction.
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.
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:
manage colour in pre-press operations to ensure that proofs, monitors and final products match
locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
check monitors and software to ensure that they have different loaded profiles that match jobs
apply colour management system maintenance procedures
produce three jobs with final product printed on various stocks and matching digital proofs on simulated stock.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for colour management production, such as high-end graphics and layout software, densitometers, high-end colour output devices, proofing systems, scanners and digital cameras
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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
a portfolio that demonstrates all criteria have been met
practical demonstration by the candidate in matching proofs, monitors and the final product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application
ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application
ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing
ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO03 | ICPPRN387 | Use colour management for production | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| J181 | ICP30212 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | Qualification |
| W785 | ICP40310 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |