List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1 | Plan and prepare to manage colour. | 1.1 | Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation. |
| 1.2 | Colour matching system appropriate to the task is selected. |
| 1.3 | Digital devices used in production of signs are identified and calibrated for colour accuracy and consistency using industry-recognised calibration software and techniques, and faults are identified and rectified or reported to relevant personnel before starting work. |
| 1.4 | Colour profile appropriate to the task is identified and set up in industry-recognised software. |
| 1.5 | Digital image is imported into software and converted to correct colour profile as necessary. |
2 | Apply and modify colour. | 2.1 | Colour legibility is assessed against job requirements, and levels of contrast are adjusted and applied to sign design. |
| 2.2 | Colour scheme is determined and principles of colour harmony are applied to sign according to client requirements. |
| 2.3 | Test prints are produced and checked against job requirements. |
| 2.4 | Sign is colour corrected as required using software tools to ensure consistent application of colour. |
3 | Maintain colour management systems. | 3.1 | Colour management systems are routinely checked for accuracy and updated when necessary. |
| 3.2 | Digital devices used in sign production are routinely checked and recalibrated when necessary. |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must accurately colour match three different digital signs using each of the following devices in the process:
computer monitor
digital press
printer
proofer
scanner.
A different colour matching system should be used on each of the three signs, selected from:
cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK)
pantone matching system (PMS)
red, green and blue (RGB).
In doing the above work, the person must:
accurately calibrate devices to be used in sign production workflow
apply a colour matching system according to job requirements
adjust colour and contrast to ensure legibility as appropriate to the task
check and confirm colour consistency is achieved across each output device and rectify any fault in colour matching.
The person must then select three different colours from one of the digital signs and produce a colour match in paint for each colour.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
uses, applications and limitations of a range of colour matching systems used in the manufacture of signs, including:
black and white
CMYK
grey scale
PMS
RGB
functionality and limitations of software used to apply and manage colour in the manufacture of signs
principles of colour legibility and the use of contrast
principles and application of colour harmony, including:
analogous
complementary
monochromatic
split complementary
uses, principles and applications of colour theory in sign manufacture.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with industry-recognised proprietary software appropriate to sign design, including calibration software
materials:
appropriate to the digital output
contingencies:
inconsistent colour reproduction across different output devices
recalibration of digital devices
specifications:
client brief detailing job specifications
relationship with client:
contact sufficient to confirm or clarify job requirements
relationships with team members:
work may be undertaken with others
timeframe:
according to job requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.