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Manage digital production workflow
Manage digital production workflow
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR552A
ICPPR552A
State Code
D3213
D3213
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
10/09/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the digital workflow from concept stage to completion and delivery. It focuses on the management of a digital workflow that could include customer service, job generation, printing, finishing and dispatch.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a production workflow for a digital print product
- 1.1. The stages of the production workflow are identified to determine sequencing
- 1.2. Workflow is sequenced to obtain optimum production efficiency and job quality
- 1.3. New sequences that are required for non-standard jobs are tested
- 1.4. Workflow is optimised for continued improvement
2. Manage resources and time
- 2.1. Resources relevant to digital production are identified, evaluated and incorporated to achieve the required outcome
- 2.2. Time management is integrated into project planning and monitoring
- 2.3. Human resources are incorporated and supported within the project framework to achieve the required outcome
- 2.4. Teamwork elements are identified and developed to achieve the required outcome
3. Determine and manage budgets
- 3.1. Estimation of costs are identified and applied to a range of digital products
- 3.2. Budget plans are established and checked against estimations to deliver accurate costing
- 3.3. Estimating practices and pricing models are determined and implemented to deliver the required outcome within designated timeframes and costs
- 3.4. Job costs are determined, documented and monitored continuously to comply with business commitments and legal obligations
- 3.5. Business transactions are undertaken ethically and according to law
- 3.6. Workplace budget estimates and expenditure are reviewed and documented to assist in future business dealings
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.
Production workflow may include:
customer service
job generation
printing
finishing
dispatch.
Job quality may include:
client specifications/requirements
enterprise standards
industry standards.
Resources may include:
employees
printing and finishing equipment
digital devices, such as computers, printers, proofers and scanners
high-end layout and graphic software applications
raster image processors (RIPs) and front-end processors.
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.
Production workflow may include:
customer service
job generation
printing
finishing
dispatch.
Job quality may include:
client specifications/requirements
enterprise standards
industry standards.
Resources may include:
employees
printing and finishing equipment
digital devices, such as computers, printers, proofers and scanners
high-end layout and graphic software applications
raster image processors (RIPs) and front-end processors.
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:
manage and continually improve a digital production workflow
accurately manage a budget.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for digital printing
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate managing the digital workflow.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
business management units that could be applied in the digital production sector.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
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:
manage and continually improve a digital production workflow
accurately manage a budget.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace
access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for digital printing
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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
third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
practical demonstration by the candidate managing the digital workflow.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
business management units that could be applied in the digital production sector.
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN33 | ICPPRN552 | Manage digital workflow | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W790 | ICP50110 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production) | Qualification |