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.

Inking systems
Range of toners commonly used in 2-colour printing, including special colours

Colour matching systems
Use of visual colour assessment and matching under controlled lighting conditions

Machines
Range of non-impact printing machines including inkjet and laser with or without colour manipulation capability, and including machines with computerised monitoring and / or control

Design
Simple graphics and text. Minor variation in registration position

In-line processes
Minor in-line processes such as perforating, numbering, date coding and imposition that do not constitute another defined unit of competency. Major in-line process is defined as a separate competency eg flat-bed cutting, folding

Substrates
Range of print media and paper

Degree of autonomy
Working to defined procedures under limited supervision

Manufacturer's specifications
Technical, administrator and user specifications documented by a manufacturer for a range of printing machines

User replaceable consumables
Consumables required to be changed by an individual if damaged or reached expiry. Used by a range of printing machines for correct functioning such as ink, toner, developer, waste toner, cleaning web, fuser, substrates

User control interface
Computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter machine default settings, job specification settings, monitor machine status and perform machine productivity enhancements

Registration mechanisms
Mechanical and / or electronic controls used to adjust substrate position throughout substrate feeding and transport units of a range of printing machines

Calibration
Mechanical and / or electronic and / or visual controls used to identify and correct ink coverage and density inconsistencies in a range of printing equipment

Enterprise procedures
May include rules, standards, OHS guidelines, communication protocols and behaviour codes of a range of workplace environments

Electronic data files
Range of proprietary or non-proprietary data file formats compatible with a range of workstation computers and industry software

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:

Produce electronic data files and manage digital workflows in the digital print production environment. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients. Design and implement efficient electronic workflows for a range of electronic file types. Access and verify data. Conduct a digital proof run. Produce and manage a digital print run. Manage and coordinate document finishing and delivery
Demonstrate use of computerised control and monitoring systems if available and appropriate
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce a flowchart that demonstrates FOUR examples of digital print workflows for digital printing (one basic document file, one variable data document file, one colour document file and one electronically imposed document file)
Create and print a document that provides information to clients on digital print services available and outlines correct methods for submitting electronic files to the services available

Electronically construct, digitally print and coordinate finishing for the following set of business stationery that has text and graphic elements:

Four-colour A4 Letterhead, which includes static text and graphic elements and variable data name and address elements. Minimum variable components - 10.
100 four-colour business cards with crop marks. Maximum number of business cards to the maximum sheet size of the printer eg 20 cards on SRA3.
Four-colour 16-page A4 business proposal document, perfect bound with own choice of binding.
Four-colour 4-page advertising brochure using saddle stitch binding method printed on A4 or A3 substrate size
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
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

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
a digital printing machine and digital front end

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, for example:

ICPSU201B Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine
ICPSU202B Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU208B Operate and monitor machines (basic)
ICPPR281B Set up and produce basic digital print
ICPPR383B Prepare for personalised digital printing