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Generate high-end PDF files

Generate high-end PDF files

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP396A
State Code
D3142
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2014
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
10/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to generate a high-end PDF file that is ready to be sent to an imaging centre.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check file
  • 1.1. Document is checked to ensure correct layout file and that there are no non-printable elements
  • 1.2. Scanned images are checked for correct resolution and electronic font modification is avoided
  • 1.3. Images requiring cropping and compression are edited in an image editing environment to maintain quality of image
  • 1.4. Tint areas are checked to ensure correct percentage for printing
  • 1.5. Unnecessary elements and blank pages are deleted if not required
  • 1.6. A bleed allowance is incorporated in margins and borders
2. Set PDF Distiller
  • 2.1. Correct paper size is set and fonts are chosen and embedded to meet quality print requirements with regard to copyright regulations
  • 2.2. Appropriate PDF standard is established and selected
  • 2.3. All job options, compression, colour management, colour separation and font options are selected and checked according to requirements of the data recipient
  • 2.4. Process colour separations or spot colour jobs are checked and any problems resolved
  • 2.5. A job ticket is set up according to enterprise procedures, if required
  • 2.6. Advanced job options are selected depending on compatibility and system requirements
  • 2.7. Job options set is named and saved to the correct folder
3. Create PDF
  • 3.1. A printer description file or postscript language file is created and all relevant options are selected or export file settings selected
  • 3.2. Saved postscript file is opened and the job option file is opened through the Distiller as required
  • 3.3. Distiller/PDF export options are checked and set so it does not override the postscript file preferences
  • 3.4. File is distilled and when processing is finished opened to view
  • 3.5. The file is printed to postscript device and quality of all elements are checked
  • 3.6. Changes to the file are made in the layout program and pages inserted into multiple page documents
  • 3.7. Additional files are converted or exported using the saved job option set
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Non-printable elements may include:
hairlines
elements outside margins.
Electronic font modification may include:
bold
italic
shadowed
contoured
select fonts like:
Times-Bold
Times-Italic.
Compression may include:
compression levels
compression types.
Image editing environment may include:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
Corel Photo-Paint
Procreate Painter
MGI PhotoSuite
Adobe Illustrator
CorelDRAW
Macromedia Freehand
Creature House Expression.
Data recipient may include:
pre-press house
pre-press technician
printing house.
Advanced job options may include:
converting gradients
ASCII format
postscript to override job options
document structuring conventions options.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare a high-end PDF file for pre-press
locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment required to generate a high-end PDF files
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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
practical demonstration by the candidate when generating a high-end PDF file.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0394 ICPPP328B Generate high-end PDF files Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN91 ICPPRP396 Generate high-end PDF files Unit of competency