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Set up and operate automated workflow

Set up and operate automated workflow

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP484
State Code
AUP09
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate an automated workflow to produce a print-ready file.It requires the individual to set up and operate an automated workflow to produce a print-ready file.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check job files and perform pre-flight
  • 1.1 All details required for the job are checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • 1.2 Files are loaded and all file resources are checked to determine if file is ready for production
  • 1.3 File format is identified and best method of submission is chosen
  • 1.4 Missing fonts are, where available, embedded and image data optimised, cropped and/or compressed, if necessary
  • 1.5 Hairlines are thickened to a minimum width, if necessary
  • 1.6 Layout images are assigned as high resolution data and down sampled
  • 1.7 Thumbnails are generated for viewing pages
2 Create portable job ticket format processors
  • 2.1 Parameters for individual elements or steps for all phases of the job are defined
  • 2.2 All job phases are sequenced according to workflow and enterprise processes
  • 2.3 If necessary, access levels are set for operators
  • 2.4 Workflow definition is reviewed and saved
3 Transform colours
  • 3.1 Assigned colour libraries are checked for consistency and colour names are converted if inconsistency is present
  • 3.2 Spot colours are converted to process colours where necessary
  • 3.3 Output colours are matched to colours input using selected International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile
  • 3.4 Colours are set for final proof output
4 Set trapping parameters
  • 4.1 Portable job ticket format trapping settings are used and additional trapping requirements added where appropriate
  • 4.2 Traps are viewed and checked in file
  • 4.3 If necessary traps are edited, removed or replaced
  • 4.4 An appropriate separation-capable proofis viewed to ensure separations will output as expected
5 Proof pages
  • 5.1 Imposition plan is assigned to the job
  • 5.2 Form proof from plotter is printed containing all printer marks, and signature marks are viewed for final checking
  • 5.3 Pages are outputted on a page proofer and checked
  • 5.4 Any required changes are made and proof is approved by client
6 Prepare for output
  • 6.1 Jobs to be imaged are outputted to film or plate
  • 6.2 CIP3/CIP4 data is captured and dealt with according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Information for presetting of cutting and folding machines is generated if required and plug-ins are available
  • 6.4 Print Production Format files are exported to or saved for the print console and outputted for plate or film imaging
  • 6.5 Job data is saved and archived as required
  • 6.6 Documentation is signed-off according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3152 ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ46 ICPPRP4840 Set up and operate automated workflow Unit of competency