Assessment Requirements for ICPKNW312 Apply knowledge of printing machining

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Assessment Requirements for ICPKNW312 Apply knowledge of printing machining

Modification History

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Release 1	This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

use appropriate vocabulary and terminology in written and oral communications with tradespeople, colleagues, management or clients

apply relevant legislative and workplace requirements when completing tasks

keep up to date with trends in the printing industry

develop general processes and strategies for printing that consider image type and placement, colour, output devices and settings, and output requirements

apply the correct process for a print job

choose the correct products for a converting or finishing job

choose appropriate substrate, colour and ink for different print jobs

use a colour management system to determine colour requirements for a print job

accurately plan, cost and document a print job.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe legislative and enterprise requirements that affect work practice

describe the basic principles of the following printing processes:

lithography

relief

flexography

gravure

pad printing

screen printing

digital and electronic printing

describe the range of substrates used for each printing process

describe designs that are appropriate for different printing processes

describe the basic principles behind the following pre-press functions:

image production (typesetting, scanning, graphic arts camera)

image combining (manual and electronic)

image output (film, plates, direct to press)

describe the basic characteristics of the following converting and finishing processes:

guillotining

flat-bed and rotary cutting

collating

folding

adhesive

mechanical and thermal fastening

describe the relationship between ranges of visual colour: Red, Green, Blue (RGB) and Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black) (CMYK)

explain the main cost elements in pre-press production

explain the basic principles of efficient production management.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the printing industry and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion volumes are available from the IBSA website: http://www.ibsa.org.au/companion_volumes - http://www.ibsa.org.au/companion_volumes