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 design brief using a high-end application. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
For this unit the knowledge and skills cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. This will be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application. |
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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. Confirm client design brief |
1.1. Details of the client design brief are reviewed and clarified with client or supervisor 1.2. The type of document is determined and production requirements are assessed 1.3. Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the design brief 1.4. Library files are accessed for relevant data to conform to the design brief |
2. Set up document |
2.1. A master page for multiple pages and with multiple columns is set up 2.2. Required text is prepared and formatted and appropriate fonts and size are selected 2.3. Master pages, templates and style sheets, as appropriate, are used consistently to ensure data is the same after exchange or transfer 2.4. Text boxes and columns are correctly linked for text flow and chapter heading hierarchies are selected 2.5. Colour palettes are set up according to the design brief 2.6. Document set up is completed to conform to requirements of the final media and design brief |
3. Arrange elements on page |
3.1. Imported text or data from other applications is correctly formatted and any cross-application formatting issues are resolved 3.2. Elements are created and arranged on page to conform to the design brief 3.3. Graphics and other elements are imported from other applications and correctly formatted and arranged 3.4. Elements are arranged in layers according to the design brief |
4. Finalise artwork |
4.1. Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified sheet size 4.2. Numerical sequence and laydown of the product or mock-up is correctly identified to meet binding and finishing requirements 4.3. A bleed allowance is incorporated in margins and borders |
5. Check quality |
5.1. Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions and errors are discussed with the client or supervisor 5.2. Overall balance of the layout and correct colour blends and gradients are maintained in the arrangement of the elements 5.3. Completed file is sent to be ripped 5.4. A proof is created and rechecked for errors, omissions and the overall balance of the layout 5.5. Necessary changes are made, reviewed on screen and reproofed as required 5.6. The job is saved according to enterprise procedures 5.7. A digital 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. |
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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Library files may include: |
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Document set up may include: |
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Final media may include: |
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Elements may include: |
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High -end page layout applications may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Imposed may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
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Co-requisite units
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