Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Printing device may include:
non-impact colour printing devices, including:
inkjet
laser
wide format with computerised monitoring and/or control.
Substrates or products may include:
range of print media and paper, such as:
coated
uncoated
card
canvas
vinyl and plastic.
Mock up may include:
a finished product that may be trimmed, bound, stapled or folded
a reduced in size and/or partial print of the final job if proofing for wide format.
Defects may include:
physical defects (scratches and tears)
colour irregularities
poor image resolution
errors in trapping and knockout of colours
incorrect size and orientation of pages or images.

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:
calibrate a digital device to ensure consistent colour output
produce a proof that gains approval from a client and matches the final production run
find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

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 colour output devices and raster image processors (RIP) with colour management features
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
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate when producing a proof to job specifications.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.
ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print
ICPPR286A Finish a digital product.

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.