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Operate a database for digital printing

Operate a database for digital printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP385
State Code
AUO80
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enter, retrieve and prepare data for personalised printing by integrating a database with a layout.It applies to skilled individuals who design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text, and apply solutions to a defined range of problems. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Enter and retrieve data
  • 1.1 Data required for the job is checked and confirmed against job specifications
  • 1.2 Data is accurately entered and completed to meet job specifications
  • 1.3 Fieldsare created or modified to effectively meet job specifications while maintaining integrity of existing data
  • 1.4 Data structure is maintained according to job specifications
  • 1.5 Automated facilities for data checking are used effectively
  • 1.6 Data is located and retrieved as required by the job
  • 1.7 Help function is used to find solutions to queries, if required
  • 1.8 Files are saved to preserve data integrity and comply with organisational requirements
2 Set extraction requirements
  • 2.1 Database fields meet placement requirements for the document format
  • 2.2 Client data requirements are prepared by interrogating the database
  • 2.3 Information extracted to the template is correctly processed and saved according to job specifications
  • 2.4 Composition engine is used to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements
3 Test data
  • 3.1 Data is checked to ensure it is uncorrupted
  • 3.2 Data is in correct sequence required for the run
  • 3.3 Required dynamic links operate correctly and settings conform to job specifications
  • 3.4 Any adjustments required are made and retested
4 Output data
  • 4.1 Database is configured to the printer and printer output parameters are set to meet output requirements
  • 4.2 Quality standards for data output are confirmed according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Run is monitored to identify improvement opportunities and maintain quality
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3140 ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ40 ICPPRP3850 Operate databases for digital printing Unit of competency