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Set up and produce specialised digital print
Set up and produce specialised digital print
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPR392A
ICPPR392A
State Code
D3290
D3290
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/08/2012
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
10/08/2012
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up for and produce specialised digitally printed products. This unit incorporates the use of non-standard substrates and raster image processor (RIP) settings.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm specialised job specifications
- 1.1. Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
- 1.2. Availability of all job related components is checked and recorded
2. Plan and carry out specialised set-up
- 2.1. Specialised job specifications are identified and analysed
- 2.2. Specialised set-up requirements are determined
- 2.3. Specialised set-up is completed in minimum time and with minimum wastage
3. Set up RIP for specialised digital printing
- 3.1. RIP functions are analysed to determine appropriate settings according to specialised job requirements
- 3.2. Experimentation is undertaken with RIP functions to determine settings according to specialised job requirements
- 3.3. Problems are solved effectively to minimise waste and excess costs
- 3.4. Documentation and other forms of information are accessed to determine source of any problems
- 3.5. Most productive way to complete the job is determined
4. Test and select substrate
- 4.1. Substrate specifications are investigated to determine print feasibility
- 4.2. Test print run is conducted to confirm substrates appropriateness with job requirements
- 4.3. Appropriate substrate is selected based on print feasibility and job requirements
5. Conduct specialised proof run
- 5.1. Material to be used for specialised proof is organised correctly
- 5.2. Machine is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specialised proof
- 5.3. Specialised proof is visually inspected to enterprise procedures
- 5.4. Client approval or authority is sought prior to production run where appropriate
- 5.5. Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specification
6. Refine and document specialised print process
- 6.1. Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
- 6.2. Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
- 6.3. Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
- 6.4. Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures and process is documented according to enterprise standards
- 6.5. Documentation is filed so it can be easily retrieved and used as a reference for future similar jobs
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.
Specialised may include:
the set-up and production of print runs that involve new products
a new mix of substrates that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and RIP settings
the set-up of equipment and production
development of new set-up and production approaches
solving technical problems arising from new product
equipment combinations.
RIP may include:
computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter:
machine settings
job specification settings
monitor machine status.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films
metal.
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.
Specialised may include:
the set-up and production of print runs that involve new products
a new mix of substrates that requires a certain amount of problem solving and experimentation with the substrate and RIP settings
the set-up of equipment and production
development of new set-up and production approaches
solving technical problems arising from new product
equipment combinations.
RIP may include:
computerised monitoring and data entry device used to enter:
machine settings
job specification settings
monitor machine status.
Substrate may include:
range of substrates within the major categories of:
paper
pressure sensitive material
board
plastics
related films
metal.
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:
analyse and problem-solve issues relating to printing a non-standard product
use complex RIP or front-end processor settings
set up a RIP and digital printing machine for a specialised job on two occasions according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedure.
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, such as full-colour production digital presses or specialised wide format printers
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 whensetting up and producing a specialised digitally printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.
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:
analyse and problem-solve issues relating to printing a non-standard product
use complex RIP or front-end processor settings
set up a RIP and digital printing machine for a specialised job on two occasions according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedure.
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, such as full-colour production digital presses or specialised wide format printers
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 whensetting up and producing a specialised digitally printed product.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN49 | ICPPRN392 | Set up and produce specialised digital print | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D687 | LMT32011 | Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery | Qualification |
| J183 | ICP30412 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing) | Qualification |
| J184 | ICP30512 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |