Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Input
Specific elements of type and / or screened images to be supplied either as hard copy or electronic files and along with layout or detailed job brief

Capture
Scanning device and / or electronic file storage

Manipulation / edit
Appropriate software relative to image input

Output
Imagesetter, laser printer, CTP, digital print

Complexity
Fairly simple layouts with text and colour images

Quality standards
Should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards

Degree of autonomy
Limited supervision and work to detailed job specifications

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

The page layout and overall design meet the job specifications, reproduction requirements and final end use
The underlying skill of combining and assembling should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Use a desktop platform (or high-end system) with appropriate layout, design and drafting software to combine and assemble TWO jobs following the job brief and according to the listed Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate

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 and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.