Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Input may include:
assembled film and plates to suit various press sizes.
Capture may include:
plate exposing facility.
Manipulation/edit may include:
masking and/or multiple exposure techniques.
Output may include:
plate(s) to suit relevant printing process.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
the plate(s) meet job specifications and have been accurately proofed
the underlying skills of plate production should be transferable across the pre-press sector. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
use the plate making facilities to produce TWO printing plates according to job specifications and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
it is expected that special purpose tools and equipment will be used where appropriate.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.