Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare line or tone copy, set up a scanner to reproduce the image to meet the technical specifications suitable for print media production. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who prepare the subject to be scanned and set up the scanner to ensure that the image output will be of a standard to meet the technical standards required for the technical specifications of the job and print media requirements. Individuals will generally work under supervision and within defined procedures. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare line and/or tone original for scanning |
1.1. The line or tone image/copy is scaled to conform to production specifications or quality standards 1.2. The quality of the line or tone image input is assessed to determine scanner settings 1.3. The line or tone image is prepared for mounting to scanner ready for scanning |
2. Prepare scanner |
2.1. The scanner is selected and set correctly for the mono image to be scanned 2.2. Appropriate software is selected for scanning line and/or tone images |
3. Scan image |
3.1. The original image is scanned for reproduction 3.2. The quality of the scanned image is checked against the job/ design specifications and the printing reproduction requirements 3.3. Appropriate software is applied to scan and process the image 3.4. Image is checked for compliance with design specifications |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, 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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Image input may include: |
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Scanner may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency field |
Pre-press |
Co-requisite units
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