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, complex colour scanning or digital capture.
It applies to individuals who work in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They are responsible for image production that meets the technical specifications of the job.
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 Mount and prepare original copy |
1.1 Copy is mounted and positioned according to scanner/artwork specifications 1.2 Crops are marked to minimise use of disk space 1.3 Multiple copy units are correctly identified and assigned according to technical specifications |
2 Set up and adjust scanner |
2.1 Scanner is calibrated and program set according to job specifications 2.2 Colourcast and catch lights are assessed to ensure image is scanned according to job specifications 2.3 Adjustments are made to tone and colour correction requirements 2.4 End points are set 2.5 Scanner settings are utilised to achieve required results for varied print processes |
3 Produce and evaluate complex images |
3.1 Images are scanned using appropriate software commands and scanner controls 3.2 Scanned images are evaluated for colour and grey balance, tone reproduction, cast removal and end-point accuracy 3.3 Images are stored on file and displayed on a monitor or output device according to 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, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction |
ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction |
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