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Produce and manage complex digital print

Produce and manage complex digital print

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3820
State Code
OBP95
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 produce and manage digital print in a complex print production environment by constructing and accessing complex electronic data, performing colour digital management and adjusting machine settings to ensure production and print quality are maintained.It applies to individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base, who typically provide leadership and use a range of specialised and technical skills in the commercial print, pre-press, bureau, high-end digital print or a combination of these business environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Troubleshoot and correct production workflows for digital printing
  • 1.1 Conduct productivity analysis on a digital production system is and determine approach according to job specifications
  • 1.2 Develop workflow procedures for digital printing according to equipment availability and production environment
  • 1.3 Identify and rectify possible causes of problems in workflow procedures, and develop strategies to improve productivity
  • 1.4 Undertake preventive maintenance on digital printing system according to manufacturer specifications
2. Liaise with clients
  • 2.1 Communicate print services, quality expectations and print costing for digital printing to client according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Communicate productivity advantages and disadvantages of different digital print options according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Calculate turnaround times and communicate to client
3. Confirm job specifications
  • 3.1 Identify job specifications
  • 3.2 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 3.3 Check scanning, proofing and finishing requirements of job and coordinate internal workflow and outsource arrangements as required
  • 3.4 Determine run and completion time of job
4. Access, verify and submit electronic data files to a digital printer
  • 4.1 Locate and retrieve electronic data files according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Perform required preview and pre-flight checks on electronic data files and verify job set up according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Determine job priority to job specifications and production schedules
  • 4.4 Submit data file to print and conduct image quality and machine productivity checks and make adjustments as required
5. Perform complex digital colour management
  • 5.1 Use digital colour management solutions to minimise variation in various digital colour attributes
  • 5.2 Use red, green, blue (RGB), cyan, magenta, yellow and key black (CMYK) and pantone matching system (PMS) colour charts to perform colour matching with client proof
  • 5.3 Make recommendations on colours to use when producing electronic data files according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Perform colour matching of an electronic data file using RGB colour model and customise an output profile
6. Perform document proofing
  • 6.1 Conduct digital proof
  • 6.2 Facilitate communication between client and proofing provider and confirm proof meets job specifications
7. Perform and/or coordinate document finishing and client delivery
  • 7.1 Determine finishing method according to job specifications
  • 7.2 Identify steps required for document finishing and perform on in-line finishing units as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.3 Package and present finished print work according to delivery requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUO29 ICPPRN382 Produce and manage complex digital print Unit of competency