Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and apply the fundamental theory of colour in the printing industry. This includes terminology, colour modes and the analysis of light and colour. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the basic use of colour when creating layouts for individuals working in the printing and graphic arts sector. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Identify the need for colour management |
1.1. The varied colour representation of devices are identified and recorded 1.2. Colour inconstancies between input, display and output devices and the final printed product are identified and rectified 1.3. The components of a colour management system are identified and suggestions made to improve workplace practices |
2. Use colour modes and libraries |
2.1. Varying colour modes and libraries are used according to job specifications 2.2. Images are converted between colour modes using a process to ensure the best reproduction according to job specifications 2.3. Colour libraries are selected and used within software applications according to job 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 digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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Devices may include: |
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Components may include: |
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Workplace practices may include |
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Colour modes and libraries may include: |
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Process may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Printing |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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