Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compose pages based on a client brief using a high-end application. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to arrange basic elements on a page, finalise the artwork and check the quality. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Arrange elements on page |
1.1. Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the design brief 1.2. Text is prepared and required fonts and font size are used 1.3. Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to the design brief 1.4. Elements are copied and pasted according to the design brief 1.5. The help function is accessed if required and solution to queries found 1.6. Document set up is completed to conform to the design brief |
2. Finalise artwork |
2.1. Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size 2.2. Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance |
3. Check quality |
3.1. Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions and errors are discussed with client or supervisor 3.2. Arrangement of the basic elements maintains overall balance of the layout and correct tonal quality 3.3. A hard copy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and the overall balance of the layout 3.4. Trim marks and margins are correctly placed 3.5. Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and reproofed as required 3.6. The job is saved according to enterprise procedures 3.7. A proof or PDF is created to present to client |
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 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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Basic elements may include: |
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Document set up may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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High -end page layout tools may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency field |
Pre-press |
Co-requisite units
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