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 undertake advanced typesetting and typography involving contingencies and problem-solving beyond routine requirements.
It applies to individuals who compose type, and manage storage and retrieval in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. The individual works independently and is able to cope with the unexpected challenges related to the job.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
ICPPRP221 |
Select and apply type |
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 Compose type |
1.1 Type is composed according to job specifications 1.2 Allowance is made for type run-arounds, stipples, spot colour and complex shapes 1.3 Kerning is applied to type according to job specifications |
2 Solve typographic technical problems |
2.1 Capabilities of equipment to produce type are assessed correctly 2.2 Technical problems relevant to colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with client |
3 Ensure quality of typographic output |
3.1 Finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation, and printing requirements 3.2 Quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure required standards of output |
4 Manage type system |
4.1 Electronic type system is managed to facilitate storage, retrieval and outputting of data 4.2 Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow type to be used for the job 4.3 Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access |
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, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Oral Communication |
2.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
4.2 |
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Interact with others |
2.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPPRP421 Compose and evaluate typography |
ICPPP421C Compose and evaluate typography |
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