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Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.

ICPPRN384

Set up and produce basic digital print

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Liaise with clients

1.1 A productivity analysis on a digital print system is performed to determine guidelines for most productive print method for a range of print applications

1.2 Print services, quality expectations and print costings are communicated to clients according to enterprise procedures

1.3 Productivity advantages and disadvantages of different digital print options are presented to clients according to enterprise procedures

1.4 Advice is provided to clients on appropriate substrates and document finishing methods for digital print jobs according to client budget and job specifications

2. Confirm job specifications

2.1 Print job specifications are read and correctly interpreted from job documentation or production control system

2.2 Availability of all job components is checked according to enterprise procedures

2.3 Finishing requirements of job are confirmed and coordination with internal workflow and/or outsource arrangements is maintained

2.4 Run time of job is determined and completion time is correctly estimated demonstrating consideration of other production demands

3. Set up and maintain digital print system

3.1 Substrate is loaded to correct reel or sheet feeding mechanism and all substrate properties are correctly specified in the user control interface

3.2 Delivery unit is set up on a machine and adjustments made to minor in-line processes on reel-fed machine or on-line finishing settings on sheet-fed machine

3.3 Preventive maintenance is performed on a digital printing system to ensure optimum quality and productivity are achieved

3.4 Common factors affecting print quality and productivity of a digital printing machine are identified and solutions implemented to minimise and/or eliminate these

4. Use complex features of RIP or front-end processor

4.1 Colour adjustments are made to ensure optimum image quality and/or to match sample

4.2 Output profiles are selected according to job specifications

4.3 An imposition method is selected to make best use of stock

4.4 Screen ruling is adjusted to ensure optimal output of job

4.5 Overprints and trapping are adjusted to achieve optimum output

4.6 Finishing options are set up according to job specifications

5. Perform and/or coordinate document proofing

5.1 The type of proofing method is determined according to job specifications

5.2 A digital proof run is conducted for client approval and conformance of proof to job specifications is confirmed

5.3 Internal or external pre-press proofing systems operators are consulted to conduct the proof run and provide job requirement information according to enterprise procedures

5.4 Communication between the client and proofing provider is demonstrated to ensure proof meets job specifications

6. Run digital print job and/or coordinate press print run

6.1 Production schedules, job specifications and enterprise procedures are observed and liaison occurs with internal and/or external production operators to determine start and duration time for the print run

6.2 Completion time for the print run is estimated and communicated to the client and co-workers according to job specifications and enterprise procedures

6.3 An entire digital print run is conducted according to job specifications ensuring that machine productivity and quality are monitored and rectified throughout the duration of the print job

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 4.2, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2

• Comprehends and analyses information from a range of sources including instructions, procedures, specifications and reference material
• Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements or provide advice

Writing

1.2-1.4, 5.2-5.3, 6.2

• Completes required workplace documents accurately considering context, purpose and audience when preparing texts

Oral Communication

1.2-1.4, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2

• Uses appropriate vocabulary including industry specific terms to provide explanations and information
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to check and confirm understanding of requirements

Numeracy

1.1, 2.4, 6.1, 6.2

• Accurately measures and calculates quantities
• Interprets and analyses mathematical information to estimate timeframes

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2

• Follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role

Interact with others

1.2-1.4, 5.2-5.4, 6.2

• Selects and uses appropriate communication practices when providing information to clients and co-workers
• Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes

Get the work done

1.1, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.6, 5.2, 6.3

• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency and assembles required resources
• Responds intuitively to problems in familiar contexts, quickly drawing on past experience to devise solutions
• Fully utilises features of digital tools to complete complex tasks

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPPRN496 Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.