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Produce and manage basic digital print

Produce and manage basic digital print

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN2820
State Code
OBP81
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
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. Liaise with clients
  • 1.1 Communicate print service and quality expectations to client according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Advise clients on how to set up electronic data files for digital printing according to manufacturer specifications and digital print equipment capabilities
  • 1.3 Advise clients on appropriate substrates and document finishing methods for digital printing jobs, according to client budget and job specifications
2. Prepare for job
  • 2.1 Complete electronic file imposition using industry software according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Finalise document finishing requirements for an imposed digital print job with co-workers or external services, as required, according to equipment availability and enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Output Red Green Blue (RGB), Cyan Magenta Yellow Black (CMYK) and PMS (Pantone Matching System) colour charts and adjust for differences between computer monitor colour and digitally printed colour
  • 2.4 Conduct preview or pre-flight check of electronic data files and verify job set-up according to job specifications
  • 2.5 Apply basic troubleshooting methods to identify unverified data files, file errors and job requirement inconsistencies according to manufacturer specifications
3. Produce print job
  • 3.1 Determine job priority according to job specifications and production schedules
  • 3.2 Conduct print and image quality checks
  • 3.3 Conduct proof run to confirm proof conforms to job specifications and submit for client approval as required
  • 3.4 Conduct print run according to job specifications, monitor machine productivity and quality throughout the print job, and rectify issues as required
4. Finalise job
  • 4.1 Determine steps required for document finishing and perform as required within scope of own role
  • 4.2 Package finished print work to conform to delivery requirements according to job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO41 ICPPRN282 Produce and manage basic digital print Unit of competency