Unit of competency
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 compose pages based on a client brief using a high-end application, and covers how to arrange basic elements on a page, finalise artwork and check quality.
It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry who 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 Arrange elements on page |
1.1 Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief 1.2 Text is prepared and required fonts and font sizes are used 1.3 Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to design brief 1.4 Elements are copied and pasted according to design brief 1.5 ‘Help’ function is accessed if required and solution to queries found 1.6 Document set-up is completed to conform to design brief |
2 Finalise artwork |
2.1 Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size 2.2 Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance |
3 Check quality |
3.1 Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions, and errors are discussed with client or supervisor 3.2 Basic elements are arranged maintaining overall layout balance and correct tonal quality 3.3 Hardcopy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and overall layout balance 3.4 Trim marks and margins are correctly placed 3.5 Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and re-proofed as required 3.6 Job is saved according to enterprise procedures 3.7 Proof or PDF is created to present to client |
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 |
1.1-1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5 |
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Writing |
1.2 |
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Oral Communication |
3.1 |
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Numeracy |
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.6 |
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Interact with others |
3.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 3.7 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application |
ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d