Unit of competency Outline

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Select and apply type

Select and apply type

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP221
State Code
AUM96
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic typesetting tasks, including selecting required fonts, fitting, and proofing final type.It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify fonts
  • 1.1 A range of fonts is identified to meet diverse client requirements and final outputmedia
  • 1.2 Point sizes and leading of type are identified to meet diverse client requirements and final output media
2 Select, fit and produce type for a basic brief
  • 2.1 Appropriate type is selected to meet brief specifications
  • 2.2 Type is fitted into copy space allocated according to design layout
  • 2.3 Type is set and produced using rules and boxes according to design layout
3 Proofread and correct type
  • 3.1 Type is checked for accuracy, omissions and errors according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Proofs are marked-up with correct proofreading marks
  • 3.3 Type is corrected in accordance with job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3108 ICPPP221C Select and apply type Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ22 ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type Unit of competency