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ICPPRP221 - Select and apply type (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICPPP221C - Select and apply typeUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 25/Mar/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to ICPPRP2210 - Select and apply type 05/May/2020

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1 1 (this release) 26/Mar/2015

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ICP30615 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)Superseded1 
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print CommunicationsCertificate III in Print CommunicationsSuperseded1-2 
CUA40715 - Certificate IV in DesignCertificate IV in DesignSuperseded1-2 
ICP30315 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)Superseded1 
ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)Superseded1-2 
ICP40115 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic ArtsCertificate IV in Printing and Graphic ArtsSuperseded1-2 
ICP30115 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production)Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production)Superseded1 
CUA30715 - Certificate III in Design FundamentalsCertificate III in Design FundamentalsSuperseded1-2 
ICP31215 - Certificate III in PrintingCertificate III in PrintingSuperseded1-2 
ICP30215 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress)Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress)Superseded1 
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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030103 Printing  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030103 Printing  30/Jul/2015 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic typesetting tasks, including selecting required fonts, fitting, and proofing final type.

It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Pre-Press

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Identify fonts

1.1 A range of fonts is identified to meet diverse client requirements and final output media

1.2 Point sizes and leading of type are identified to meet diverse client requirements and final output media

2 Select, fit and produce type for a basic brief

2.1 Appropriate type is selected to meet brief specifications

2.2 Type is fitted into copy space allocated according to design layout

2.3 Type is set and produced using rules and boxes according to design layout

3 Proofread and correct type

3.1 Type is checked for accuracy, omissions and errors according to job specifications

3.2 Proofs are marked-up with correct proofreading marks

3.3 Type is corrected in accordance with job specifications

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3
  • Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications
  • Proofreads documents to ensure accuracy and consistency of information and clarity of meaning

Writing

3.2
  • Uses a variety of strategies for planning, drafting, reviewing and proofreading

Numeracy

1.2, 2.2
  • Selects and uses appropriate familiar mathematical problem-solving strategies to solve problems in familiar contexts

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3
  • Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
  • Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions in response to familiar problems
  • Uses digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to design and apply type

Unit Mapping Information

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Code and title 

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Equivalence status 

ICPPRP221 Select and apply type

ICPPP221C Select and apply type

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • correctly prepare TWO different typesetting jobs using manual or electronic equipment and suitable software to select, set, arrange and modify type according to job specifications and listed performance criteria
  • find and use information relevant to task from a variety of information sources.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • identify different printing processes and/or electronic media and explain effects of each on type selection and design
  • define aspects of typography that influence design of the brief
  • outline limitations with type reproduction in printing processes
  • explain characteristics of and differences between serif and sans serif categories
  • explain type atmosphere
  • identify elements of a dynamic arrangement
  • identify and explain text and margin proof-reader marks
  • identify and use correct grammar and punctuation, including apostrophes
  • list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and identify where are they kept and what information is included.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Pre-Press field of work and include access to special purpose tools, industry software packages, equipment and materials.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d

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