Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who work in a range of environments and require skills in desktop publishing. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be technical or knowledge experts responsible for the production of their own documents. |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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 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 the application without information loss/damage 4.5. Prepare text documents within designated time lines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy 4.6. Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document design and production |
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 following is essential:
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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 example:
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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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Ergonomic requirements may include: |
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Work organisation strategies may include: |
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Energy and resource conservation techniques may include: |
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Documents may include: |
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Organisational and task requirements may include: |
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Design may include: |
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Structure and layout may include: |
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Consistency of design and layout may include: |
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Naming and storing documents may include: |
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Designated time lines may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Information and Communications Technology - IT Use |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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