Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare for variable data printing

Prepare for variable data printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4840
State Code
OBQ14
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 confirm data requirements and prepare and link data to a template ready for printing.It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic arts industry who use analytical and technical skills to access complex information from databases to produce customised print runs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm data requirements
  • 1.1 Identify job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify materials required for page design, layout and content
  • 1.3 Determine and confirm source and format of data
  • 1.4 Evaluate page design template for printing purposes, and label static and variable fields
  • 1.5 Agree responsibility for data accuracy and other tests with client and in accordance with privacy legislation
2. Prepare data
  • 2.1 Establish data required to populate copy holes in the variable-data template
  • 2.2 Confirm fields to be populated and link to data required
  • 2.3 Use composition engine to achieve required data format and page layout requirements for merging variable data and static elements
  • 2.4 Develop business rules to reduce data errors and discrepancies
  • 2.5 Perform soft proof and confirm quality of all static and variable elements
  • 2.6 Produce sample from the machine and check for conformance to job specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO61 ICPPRN484 Prepare for variable data printing Unit of competency