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Print digital signs

Print digital signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3004
State Code
BBA94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce finished signs from print ready digital files, using printers and their associated software. Signs can be printed on to a range of substrates, including paper, vinyl, glass, fabric and aluminium composite, using a range of printing technology and equipment. They may also be laminated for protection.The unit supports sign manufacturers using industry-recognised software and printing equipment to produce signs that are displayed for commercial, advertising, informative and promotional purposes. Digitally printed signs can be used to produce banners, illuminated signs, billboards, panels and vehicle graphics.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from client briefs, existing file specifications and workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Output devices suited to the task are identified and printing format is selected and confirmed with client.
  • 1.3 Workflow roles and responsibilities, sequence of tasks and time requirements are confirmed and applied to planning.
  • 1.4 Printing software appropriate to the task is selected and set up according to job requirements.
  • 1.5 Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.
2 Set up printer.
  • 2.1 Print heads are checked for serviceability, monitored, and adjusted or serviced when required.
  • 2.2 Print media is selected appropriate to type of digital printing required and loaded into printer according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.3 Correct profile for the media is selected to meet job requirements.
  • 2.4 Feed and bi-directional calibration are adjusted to suit given media.
3 Produce printed sign.
  • 3.1 Print ready digital file is checked for correct output profiles and adjustments are made as required to suit output device and media.
  • 3.2 Correct colour profiles are applied to file to accurately reproduce colours.
  • 3.3 Image resolution is checked and confirmed as appropriate to output specifications.
  • 3.4 Bleeds, printer marks and contour cuts are applied.
  • 3.5 Digital file is sent to be ripped as required.
  • 3.6 Test prints are printed, quality checked against job requirements, and modifications are made to files and output devices as required to improve print quality.
  • 3.7 Printed sign is checked for quality and client requirements and printed in quantities and according to specifications.
4 Laminate printed sign.
  • 4.1 Laminator and laminate are selected according to type of printed media and job requirements and are prepared for use.
  • 4.2 Laminate is loaded into laminator, machine controls are adjusted, and laminate is applied to printed media to manufacturer specifications.
  • 4.3 Laminated sign is checked for quality and client requirements, defects are identified and rectified or sign is reprinted and laminated until client requirements are met.
  • 4.4 Laminated sign is stored safely.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Work area is cleaned and waste materials sorted and removed according to regulatory authority requirements.
  • 5.2 Equipment and printer components are checked and routine maintenance is undertaken, or arranged with external provider as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9523 CPCCSI2004A Produce digital signage Unit of competency
WE997 CPCCSI3016A Produce digital signage using advanced software applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification