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Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply knowledge of the printing industry

1.1 Printing industry terminology and vocabulary are used correctly and accurately

1.2 New technology and new work processes are monitored and implemented when required

1.3 Trends within the printing industry are monitored, on an ongoing basis, to inform personal work practices

1.4 Basic principles and obligations of legislative, standards and industrial awards are researched and followed within the workplace and in personal work practices

2. Acquire knowledge of the graphic pre-press, graphic design and multi-channel communications sector

2.1 Principles behind pre-press functions such as image production, image combining, image output and workflow are researched

2.2 Different types of images are assessed to identify the most appropriate usage

2.3 Different types of output are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated

2.4 Different output devices are researched to identify appropriate usage

2.5 Differences between various markup and scripting languages and their application are assessed to identify most appropriate usage

2.6 Platforms and computer systems requirements for different products are researched and their effects on final product are evaluated

3. Acquire knowledge of printing machining sector

3.1 Basic principles of printing processes (lithography, relief, flexography, gravure, pad printing, screen printing, digital and electronic printing) are researched

3.2 Types of products and processes are researched to identify appropriate usage

3.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed

4. Acquire knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector

4.1 Basic characteristics of converting and finishing processes (guillotining, flat-bed and rotary cutting, collating, folding, adhesive, mechanical and thermal fastening) are researched

4.2 Types of processes are researched to identify appropriate usage

4.3 Capabilities and limitations of each process are reviewed

5. Acquire knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector

5.1 The ink manufacturing sector, its products, services and supplier profile are identified

5.2 Enterprise products and services, their characteristics and their end use, specifically with regard to printing industry, are identified

5.3 Printing processes and their implication for ink manufacture are researched

5.4 Manufacturing processes and quality control procedures for ink, coating, varnish, resin, or chemical production are identified

6. Acquire knowledge and requirements of mail house operations

6.1 Australia Post Standards and weight and size limitations are researched

6.2 Equipment used in mail house operations is researched

6.3 Computer driven bar code, sorting, tagging and reading systems are researched to identify appropriate usage

6.4 Data management and processing systems and software are researched to identify appropriate usage

6.5 Computerised document management, design and reading systems and software are researched to identify appropriate usage

6.6 Computerised market research, listing services and associated software are researched to identify appropriate usage

7. Acquire knowledge of colour theory

7.1 Colour theory of additive colours (light), Red, Green, Blue (RGB), is researched to inform pre-press and/or design decisions

7.2 Colour theory of subtractive colours (pigments), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK), is researched to inform pre-press and/or design decisions

7.3 Relationship between ranges of visual colour RGB and CMYK is researched to inform pre-press and/or design decisions

7.4 Relationship between hue, greyness and substrate for tone and colour correction is researched to inform pre-press and/or design decisions

7.5 Colour matching conditions and colour matching systems are researched to inform pre-press and/or design decisions

8. Apply knowledge of substrates and consumables

8.1 Range of substrates used for each printing process is researched

8.2 Relationship of different substrate sizes is researched to identify appropriate usage

8.3 Effects of different weights and callipers of substrates on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched

8.4 Effects of substrate on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched

8.5 Effects of different properties of ink (drying properties, fastness, gloss) on pre-press, printing and finishing operations are researched

8.6 Suitability of inks and coatings for particular finishing processes is identified

9. Acquire basic knowledge of costs of production

9.1 Main cost elements (fixed, capital, variable) in production are identified

9.2 Information required to accurately cost particular jobs is determined

9.3 Ways of minimising use of materials without affecting quality of output are identified

9.4 Ways of maximising efficiency of resources without affecting quality of output are identified

10. Acquire basic knowledge of production management requirements and systems

10.1 Types of information that need to be exchanged between different stages of production to facilitate production efficiency are identified

10.2 Systems and strategies to exchange identified information are researched

10.3 Basic principles of efficient production management are identified

10.4 Principles of effective quality management are identified

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4- 2.6, 3.1-3.3, 4.1- 4.3, 5.1- 5.4, 6.1-6.6, 7.1-7.6, 8.1-8.6, 9.1-9.4, 10.1-10.4

• Researches, comprehends and applies information extracted from various sources

Writing

1.1`

• Uses appropriate vocabulary, including technical language, in written documents prepared for a range of audiences

Oral Communication

1.1

• Uses appropriate vocabulary, including technical language, to interact with others

Numeracy

5.3, 8.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4

• Uses mathematical techniques to estimate quantities, usage and costs
• Interprets and analyses mathematical information included in texts

Navigate the world of work

1.2-1.4, 5.4, 6.1

• Maintains knowledge of the printing industry required for current role
• Understands and adheres to relevant industry standards, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.4, 6.2-6.6, 7.1-7.5, 8.1-8.6, 9.2-9.4, 10.1-10.4

• Plans, organises and implements systems and activities to achieve efficient and effective outcomes
• Analyses and evaluates information to solve problems and make decisions
• Monitors trends and identifies concepts, principles and features of approaches for use in new contexts
• Understands and uses digital technologies to access, organise, store and share information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPKNW322 Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry

ICPKN311 Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW312 Apply knowledge of printing machining

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW313 Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW314 Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW315 Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW316 Apply knowledge and requirements of paper and printing processes

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW317 Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW318 Apply knowledge and requirements of mail house operations

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW319 Apply knowledge and processes of converting paper-based products

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW320 Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

ICPKNW321 Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production

11 units merged into 1 due to duplication of information

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 2.0.