Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use computerised print quality monitoring devices. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to select computerised settings to set up and run a press to acceptable tolerances and to monitor quality both electronically and visually during the run, and to make adjustments to maintain print quality. Additional adjustments to the specifications may be made during the run and adjustments made to suit. |
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. Set up print control devices |
1.1. CIP3/CIP4 data, or equivalent, is used to create a profile 1.2. Job is made ready to achieve position, register and fit to the specified standards 1.3. Colour is made ready to match appropriate colour standards 1.4. Data is interpreted and appropriate adjustments made to gain approval to run press |
2. Maintain print quality throughout the run |
2.1. Print is inspected visually to meet specified standards during run 2.2. Data is analysed against the required standards 2.3. Appropriate adjustments are made to maintain consistency throughout run 2.4. At regular intervals monitor and maintain job to ensure quality |
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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Specified standards may include: |
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Presses may include: |
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Monitoring systems may include: |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Electronic data transfer may include: |
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Plates may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Printing |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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