Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 4.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate a high-end Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
It applies to individuals who check, set and create high-end PDF files ready to be sent to an imaging centre. Individuals respond to clearly defined briefs and work under limited supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online and screen display.
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. Check and prepare file |
1.1 Confirm document meets layout requirements of job brief and that all elements meet print requirements 1.2 Check images meet resolution requirements 1.3 Edit images requiring cropping and compression in an image editing environment 1.4 Check images against recipient requirements and delete unnecessary elements and blank pages |
2. Set up PDF assembly software |
2.1 Set paper size and select fonts to meet print quality requirements 2.2 Identify PDF standard required for task 2.3 Select and check all software options according to requirements of the data recipient and resolve any problems identified 2.4 Set up job ticket according to enterprise procedures 2.5 Select advanced job options according to compatibility and system requirements 2.6 Name and save job options to required folder |
3. Create PDF |
3.1 Set PDF export options according to file preferences and export 3.2 Print file to device in compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and confirm quality of all elements meets data recipient requirements 3.3 Alter file in the layout program and insert pages into multiple page documents as required 3.4 Convert and export additional files using the saved job option set |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Planning and Organising |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICPPRP396 Generate high-end PDF files.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d