Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Balance image quality and file size

1.1 Identify design brief and work health and safety (WHS) requirements and open graphics files

1.2 Repeat graphics using a symbol to reduce file size

1.3 Create slices from objects, layers and groups and update as required

1.4 Apply type anti-aliasing as required to keep small text readable

1.5 Automate tasks and use scripts for automation where required

2. Manipulate and import objects

2.1 Manipulate and edit objects and text as required

2.2 Define elements for repetition, use repetition tools to create duplicates and manipulate as a group

2.3 Create complex shapes and edit as required

2.4 Embed and link images in required file format

2.5 Modify and duplicate images according to design brief requirements

2.6 Add an opacity mask to images

2.7 Export layered file to image editing program

3. Develop variable templates

3.1. Define objects within the template as variables, based on design brief requirements

3.2 Confirm variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source

3.3 Test template variables to confirm required operation

4. Colour separate artwork

4.1 Determine colour separation format according to requirements of the enterprise workflow system

4.2 Set command preferences as required for print quality and process

4.3 Set colour separation options based on printer feedback and print requirements of the design brief

4.4 Combine process and spot colours as required

4.5 Select screen frequency value according to print quality requirements and save colour separation preferences

4.6 Create spreads and choke traps

4.7 Define overlapping and overprint of objects

4.8 Create proof and check separations

4.9 Complete any required editing and save file

5. Prepare for final media

5.1 Embed metadata tags to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork

5.2 Select web-safe colours for cross-media publishing purposes

5.3 Choose file formats to represent artwork styles according to design brief requirements and manufacturer specifications

5.4 Link objects to create an image map meeting design brief requirements

5.5 Layer objects to create animation frames and export for animation set-up

5.6 Select compression options to keep image quality high and file size low

5.7 Set export options for the final media and save and export the file

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Identifies and evaluates text to establish job requirements

Numeracy

• Analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks

Planning and Organising

• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload and assembles resources required

Technology

• Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems
• Utilises a broad range of features within digital applications optimising software functions to achieve requirements

Self-management

• Identifies and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts

Problem Solving

• Responds to some complex problems and implements logical solutions related to role in immediate work environment

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0.