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Create pages using page layout applications

Create pages using page layout applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP3240
State Code
OBQ36
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compose pages according to a client design brief, using a high-end application.It applies to 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 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. Confirm client design brief
  • 1.1 Identify, review and clarify details of client design brief with required personnel
  • 1.2 Determine document type and work health and safety (WHS) requirements and assess production requirements
  • 1.3 Assemble client copy and images
  • 1.4Accesslibrary files for required data
2. Set up document
  • 2.1 Set up master pages with multiple columns
  • 2.2 Prepare and format required text and select required fonts and size
  • 2.3 Use master pages, templates and style sheets as required and confirm data is the same after transfer
  • 2.4 Link text boxes and columns as required for text flow, and select chapter heading hierarchies
  • 2.5 Set up colour palettes
  • 2.6 Complete document set-up to conform to production requirements
3. Format elements
  • 3.1 Format and arrange imported text, graphics and elements from other applications to design brief requirements and resolve any cross-application formatting issues
  • 3.2 Create and arrange elements on page
4. Finalise artwork
  • 4.1 Compose pages and combined elements to suit sheet size
  • 4.2 Identify required numerical sequence and perform laydown of product and mock-up as required to meet binding and finishing requirements
  • 4.3 Incorporate bleed allowance in margins and borders
5. Check quality
  • 5.1 Check text for possible errors and discuss omissions and errors with required personnel
  • 5.2 Check overall balance of layoutand colour blends and gradients in arrangement of elements
  • 5.3 Create and check proof for errors, omissions and overall layout balance
  • 5.4 Make necessary changes, review on screen, and reproof as required
  • 5.5 Save job according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 5.6 Create digital proof in required file format to present to client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM99 ICPPRP324 Create pages using a page layout application Unit of competency