Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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 complex desktop published documents.
This unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who require well-developed skills in desktop publishing. They may be individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or others 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, presentation and final output 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. Design desktop published documents |
2.1 Design document to enhance readability and appearance, according to organisational and task requirements 2.2 Determine document type and assess production and design requirements 2.3 Set up and use master pages, templates and styles to ensure consistency of design and layout 2.4 Set up colour palettes according to organisational and task requirements |
3. Create desktop published documents |
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 Use complex software functions to arrange text and graphics on page, according to organisational and task requirements |
4. Finalise desktop published documents |
4.1 Ensure pages and combined graphics and text are composed correctly, to suit organisational and task requirements 4.2 Check numerical sequencing and layout of document is correct, to meet binding and finishing requirements 4.3 Incorporate bleed allowance in margins and borders |
5. Produce desktop published documents |
5.1 Review text for possible errors and omissions, and resolve any issues 5.2 Produce completed document in line with required final output 5.3 Name and store text documents, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage 5.4 Prepare text documents within designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy 5.5 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, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 5.1-5.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 1.4 |
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Numeracy |
4.2, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2-5.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.3 |
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Get the work done |
2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents |
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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