Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manually combine images. The skill is used in the printing industry but is becoming obsolete. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to prepare images and film and to combine elements and prepare registration and artwork for the next production stage. |
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. Evaluate images for combining |
1.1. Screen rulings are checked according to job specifications and enterprise procedures 1.2. Dot percentages are checked according to job specifications and enterprise procedure 1.3. Image orientation is checked according to job specifications |
2. Contact film |
2.1. The frame is prepared for contacting according to enterprise procedures 2.2. Film is contacted using a vacuum frame and using predetermined exposures according to job specifications |
3. Combine film manually |
3.1. A range of basic combining techniques is identified to meet diverse client requirements and film substrates 3.2. Film is combined employing brush skills to achieve opaquing according to job specifications 3.3. Film is combined adding masks according to design specifications 3.4. Film is combined adding tints and stipples according to design specifications |
4. Combine paste-up elements manually |
4.1. Film is combined adding tints and stipples according to design specifications 4.2. Screen, line and type images are combined on the base sheet according to job specifications 4.3. Masks are produced and positioned on the base sheet for the purpose of adding tints, stipples and colour according to design specifications 4.4. Rules, keylines and cut marks are drawn according to job specifications 4.5. The assembled paste-up is checked for squareness, accuracy in the positioning of elements and cleanliness of work |
5. Maintain the register of combined images |
5.1. Punch register systems are applied to combine images 5.2. The registration of combined images is accurately placed to ensure alignment of film 5.3. The registration of combined images is accurately secured to ensure the alignment of all components |
6. Prepare finished film and artwork for the next production stage |
6.1. Finished film and artwork are laid-down and spaced according to specified paper size identified in job specifications 6.2. Pages and film are pasted up to suit the given imposition |
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 |
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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Input may include: |
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Capture may include: |
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Manipulation /edit may include: |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Pre-press |
Co-requisite units
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