Unit of competency Outline

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Select and apply type

Select and apply type

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP2210
State Code
OBQ22
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
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic typesetting tasks, including selecting required fonts, fitting, and proofing final type.It applies to individuals who design and prepare layouts and artwork and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify fonts
  • 1.1 Identify client requirements and final media output
  • 1.2 Identify and select a range of fonts to meet client requirements and final outputmedia
  • 1.3 Select point sizes and leading of type to meet client requirements
2. Select, fit and produce type for a basic brief
  • 2.1 Identify brief specifications and required design layout
  • 2.2 Select type to meet brief specifications
  • 2.3 Fit type into copy space allocated according to design layout
  • 2.4 Set and produce type using rules and boxes according to design layout and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3. Proofread and correct type
  • 3.1 Check type for accuracy, omissions and errors
  • 3.2 Mark-up proofs with proofreading marks according to brief specifications
  • 3.3 Correct type to complete job in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM96 ICPPRP221 Select and apply type Unit of competency