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Produce PDF files for online or screen display

Produce PDF files for online or screen display

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP284
State Code
AUN46
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/04/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce both passive and interactive Portable Document Format (PDF) files for online or screen display. It requires individuals to prepare, create and edit PDF files and include navigation features, and manage and finalise the document.It applies to individuals who produce both passive and interactive PDF files for use online or screen display. Individuals generally work within defined procedures, respond to clearly defined briefs, and work under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare file
  • 1.1 Documentuse is identified according to brief specifications
  • 1.2 Purpose and audience are established and cultural, equity or gender requirements determined from brief or client
  • 1.3 Changes required in media size and format are chosen from predefined settings
  • 1.4 Relevant fonts for online readability are selected, text is formatted, chunked and article threads added as required for ease of online reading
  • 1.5 Navigation plan or display timing is developed, and required elementsor areas allocated on document
  • 1.6 Document is checked to ensure correct layout and that all elements are printable
  • 1.7 Unnecessary elements and blank pages are deleted, if not required
  • 1.8 Document is proofed for colour, positioning, bleed allowance, grammar and text
2 Create PDF
  • 2.1 Final file media is identified, and correct Distiller pre-set job options and colour management settings are chosen
  • 2.2 Document is opened and exported to PDF or postscript file for conversion in Distiller
  • 2.3 PDF file is exported to correct folder, opened and checked against requirements of the brief
3 Edit file
  • 3.1 Text corrections are made using text touch-up tool, as required
  • 3.2 Images are edited using touch-up object tool, as required
  • 3.3 Page orientation is changed, pages inserted and deleted, as required
  • 3.4 Bookmarks are added and named or edited with magnification added, as required
4 Perform navigation
  • 4.1 Menus are created for major themes, with buttons and graphics consistently placed and easily identifiable by users
  • 4.2 Internal and external links with actions are added according to the brief requirements
  • 4.3 Navigation is consistent and traceable to ensure maximum usability and user confidence
  • 4.4 Users are given more than one navigational option for moving through the document
5 Perform file management
  • 5.1 Fonts and graphics are embedded where possible for greater portability
  • 5.2 All additional files are saved in correct folder and in appropriate format
  • 5.3 All unused elements or pages are removed to reduce file size
6 Display settings
  • 6.1 Screen display preferences are set as required to fit brief
  • 6.2 Magnification is set for consistency of display
  • 6.3 Transactions are applied as desired to fit brief
  • 6.4 Actionsand preferences for multimedia elements are applied to suit final media
7 Finalise document
  • 7.1 Final file is saved to correct folder and opened to check for correct screen display and magnification
  • 7.2 All links, bookmarks and actions are tested for functionality
  • 7.3 Navigation is assessed for intuitive usability
  • 7.4 Document is tested in a range of environments and platforms for consistency and predictable display
  • 7.5 File naming conventions are logical and comparable for cross-platform use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE187 ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ30 ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online and screen display Unit of competency