Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Scan images for reproduction
Scan images for reproduction
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP2860
ICPPRP2860
State Code
OBQ31
OBQ31
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 scan line images.It applies to individuals who prepare a line copy or original for scanning, set up the scanner and ensure the quality of the scanned image meets the technical specifications of the job and final media requirements. These individuals generally work under limited supervision and with defined enterprise procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare line image for scanning
- 1.1 Identify job specifications for image scanning
- 1.2 Scale line image for scanning
- 1.3 Assess quality of line image for scanning to determine scanner settings
2. Prepare scanner
- 2.1 Select scanner according to job specifications and availability
- 2.2 Set and program scanner according to manufacturer specifications
- 2.3 Identify and select software for scanning and processing line images
- 2.4 Clean, mount and position line image ready for scanning
3. Scan and check image
- 3.1 Apply identified software to scan and process line images
- 3.2 Make adjustments to scanner and software as required and confirm scanned image meets job specifications
- 3.3 Scan original line image for reproduction in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 3.4 Check quality of scanned image against job specifications and reproduction requirements
- 3.5 Store images on output device
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUP28 | ICPPRP286 | Scan images for reproduction | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC1 | ICP31420 | Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production | Qualification |
| BFB8 | ICP31220 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |
| BFC3 | ICP20120 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |