Unit of competency Outline

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Produce desktop published documents

Produce desktop published documents

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITU309
State Code
AUJ48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents.It applies to individuals who work in a range of environments, which may include providing administrative support within an enterprise, or who may be technical or knowledge experts responsible for production of their own documents.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce desktop published documents
  • 1.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements and using work organisation strategies
  • 1.2 Use energy and resource conservation techniques
  • 1.3 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required
  • 1.4 Identify organisational and task requirements for desktop published documents to ensure consistency of style and image
2. Set up desktop published document
  • 2.1 Design content structure and layout to ensure information and graphics are arranged according to related topics and in logical sequences
  • 2.2 Select appropriate formatting and create templates or master pages to ensure consistency of design and layout
  • 2.3 Confirm layout with appropriate person
3. Create desktop published document
  • 3.1 Prepare, format and enter required text
  • 3.2 Import text from other applications and resolve any formatting issues
  • 3.3 Scan or import graphics from other applications and resolve any formatting issues
  • 3.4 Arrange text and graphics according to organisational and task requirements
4. Finalise desktop published document
  • 4.1 Review text for possible errors and omissions, and resolve any issues
  • 4.2 Check page order, structure and linkages
  • 4.3 Produce completed document in required format
  • 4.4 Name and store text documents, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage
  • 4.5 Prepare text documents within designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy
  • 4.6 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document design and production
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0791 BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents Unit of competency