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Produce and manage basic digital print

Produce and manage basic digital print

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN282
State Code
AUO41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct a range of electronic data files, perform basic colour management techniques and produce and manage a print runt to achieve maximum productivity. It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who perform a range of mainly routine tasks, work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and knowledge in a defined context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Troubleshoot and maintain operations of digital print system
  • 1.1 Errors in operation of hardware and consumable components in the printing module of a digital printing system are identified and rectified
  • 1.2 Source of errors related to electronic data file, digital front-end, workstation or industry software or hardware printing systems is located and rectified and/or technical assistance is coordinated according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 1.3 Preventive maintenance is performed according to manufacturer’s specifications to ensure digital print system functions at optimum productivity with minimum downtime and wastage
  • 1.4 Incompatibilities between versions of hardware and software used in digital printing are identified and rectified
2. Liaise with clients
  • 2.1 Print service and quality expectations are clearly communicated to client according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Advice is provided to clients on how to set up electronic data files for digital printing according to enterprise procedures, manufacturer’s specifications and digital print equipment capabilities
  • 2.3 Advice is provided to clients on appropriate substrates and document finishing methods for digital printing jobs, according to client’s budget and job specifications
3. Perform basic electronic document impositions
  • 3.1 Electronic file imposition using a range of industry software is completed according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Document finishing requirements for an imposed digital print job are finalised with co-workers or external services, if required, according to equipment availability and enterprise procedures
4. Perform basic digital colour management
  • 4.1 Red Green Blue (RGB), Cyan Magenta Yellow Black (CMYK) and PMS colour charts are outputted and differences between computer monitor colour and digitally printed colour are adjusted
  • 4.2 Common problems of colour digital printing are rectified and communicated to clients according to job specifications
5. Access and verify electronic data files
  • 5.1 Workstation computer and industry software are used to locate and retrieve electronic data files according to job specifications
  • 5.2 Digital front-end processor is used to locate and retrieve electronic data files according to job specifications
  • 5.3 Preview or pre-flight check of electronic data files is performed to verify correct job set-up according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Basic troubleshooting methods are applied to identify unverified data files, file errors and job requirement inconsistencies according to manufacturer’s specifications
6. Submit data files to digital print system
  • 6.1 Job priority is determined according to job specifications and production schedules
  • 6.2 Data files are submitted to print and image quality checks, and machine productivity checks are performed
7. Produce digital proof and run print job
  • 7.1 Proof run is conducted to confirm proof conforms to job specifications and/or for client approval
  • 7.2 Print run is conducted according to job specifications ensuring machine productivity and quality are monitored and rectified throughout the print job
8. Coordinate and/or perform document finishing and client delivery
  • 8.1 Steps required for document finishing are determined, if not performed on in-line finishing units, on a web or sheet-fed system according to enterprise procedures
  • 8.2 Finished print work is packaged to prevent damage and to conform to delivery requirements according to job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3164 ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP81 ICPPRN2820 Produce and manage basic digital print Unit of competency