Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0. Version created to correct typographical error |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents.
It applies to individuals who work in a range of environments, which may include providing administrative support within an enterprise, or who may be technical or knowledge experts responsible for production of their own documents.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Information and Communications Technology – IT Use
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to produce desktop published documents |
1.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements and using work organisation strategies 1.2 Use energy and resource conservation techniques 1.3 Identify document purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required 1.4 Identify organisational and task requirements for desktop published documents to ensure consistency of style and image |
2. Set up desktop published document |
2.1 Design content structure and layout to ensure information and graphics are arranged according to related topics and in logical sequences 2.2 Select appropriate formatting and create templates or master pages to ensure consistency of design and layout 2.3 Confirm layout with appropriate person |
3. Create desktop published document |
3.1 Prepare, format and enter required text 3.2 Import text from other applications and resolve any formatting issues 3.3 Scan or import graphics from other applications and resolve any formatting issues 3.4 Arrange text and graphics according to organisational and task requirements |
4. Finalise desktop published document |
4.1 Review text for possible errors and omissions, and resolve any issues 4.2 Check page order, structure and linkages 4.3 Produce completed document in required format 4.4 Name and store text documents, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage 4.5 Prepare text documents within designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy 4.6 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document design and production |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.3, 1.4, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.6 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3, 4.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 2.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 4.3-4.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 2.3 |
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Get the work done |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.6 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents Release 2 |
BSBITU309 Produce desktop published documents Release 1 |
Updated to correct typographical error |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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