Modification History
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This version first released with CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package Version 8. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and use a variety of advanced software applications to design and produce digital signage.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports workers in the digital signage and printing sector who lay out, design and produce signs using multiple advanced software applications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
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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Interpret client brief and job specifications. |
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Details of client design brief and job specifications are interpreted and clarified with client or supervisor. |
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Type of signage application is determined and production requirements are assessed. |
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Appropriate software application is selected to produce the work as required. |
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Arrange graphic framework on page. |
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Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the design brief. |
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Elements are created and arranged on page to ensure artwork meets job specifications and with precise alignment or visual balance. |
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Elements are arranged in layers to allow for effective selection and re-arrangement. |
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Text is formatted and flowed into document using most productive technique . |
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Text or data is imported from other applications, correctly formatted and any cross-application formatting issues are resolved. |
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Graphics and other elements are imported from other applications and are arranged according to the design brief. |
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Produce vector objects. |
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Tools and software functionalities are used to produce objects and required attributes are entered and shapes manipulated, continuing until graphic framework is finalised. |
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Lines and curves are adjusted and edited to fit design specifications. |
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Objects are painted and transposed and strokes and effects are scaled according to the design brief. |
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Colour and appearance attributes are selected and copied as required. |
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Gradients, fills and patterns are used to paint and blend as required by the layout and design brief. |
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Edit raster images. |
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Images are retouched to conform to job specifications. |
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Colour and tone corrections are employed to conform to job specifications. |
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Appropriate contouring technique is applied to produce the best result, depending on the image. |
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Software functionalities are used to mask objects where required. |
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4.5 |
Edited image is saved in appropriate format to allow for import into other applications and to conform to job specifications. |
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Image storage requirements are identified and employed. |
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Produce print-ready file. |
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File is checked for errors according to client brief and job specifications. |
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Correct colour profiles are applied to accurately reproduce colours. |
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5.3 |
Sufficient image resolution is applied according to output specifications. |
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5.4 |
Bleeds, printer marks and contour cuts are applied. |
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5.5 |
Completed file is sent to be ripped according to enterprise procedures. |
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
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this unit:
Resource implications for assessment include access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for digital production, such as:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. |
Range Statement
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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Type of signage application may be: |
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Software applications may include: |
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Elements may include: |
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Productive techniques may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Software functionalities may include: |
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Contouring techniques may include: |
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Appropriate format may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
Signage |
Unit sector |
Construction |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.