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Use colour management for production

Use colour management for production

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3870
State Code
OBQ00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain an acceptable match across colour devices, including the correct use of colour profiles and calibration of monitors and output devices.It applies to skilled individuals in the printing and graphic arts industry who set up, operate and monitor equipment and machinery, and who may have to prepare material and apply solutions to problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others, with 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. Identify colour requirements
  • 1.1 Determine publication conditions and identify colour management requirements
  • 1.2 Establish requirements to guide provision and use of colour profiles
2. Calibrate digital devices
  • 2.1 Calibrate digital devices in the workflow according to colour reproduction requirements
  • 2.2 Create, use and store device profiles created during calibration according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.3 Check digital devices and confirm they meet calibration requirements
  • 2.4 Adjust profiles and equipment parameters to bring devices back into calibration, as required
3. Use colour profiles
  • 3.1 Identify source and destination profiles within the workflow
  • 3.2 Use profiles to confirm colour match on monitors, proofs and final product requirements
  • 3.3 Convert images to correct profile if incorrect profile is embedded
  • 3.4 Use rendering intent and confirm accurate colour conversion
4. Configure software within workflow
  • 4.1 Determine software applications, within workflow, with colour management features
  • 4.2 Configure software applications with colour management features to meet output conditions
  • 4.3 Configure, save and use range of colour management presets according to output requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO03 ICPPRN387 Use colour management for production Unit of competency