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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to clarify written and verbal instructions

initiative and enterprise skills to make adjustments to the layout and look of text and image files to produce the optimum visual outcome

learning skills to improve own skills from feedback

literacy skills to interpret information and material related to preparing files for publication

numeracy skills to calculate document layout requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks in a logical sequence

selfmanagement skills to prioritise work tasks and complete work within agreed timeframes

problemsolving skills to use processes flexibly and interchangeably

technology skills to

proficiently use common page layout software applications

proficiently use a scanner to reproduce photo images to specification

use digital imaging software for basic manipulation of digital images

manage files using standard naming conventions

Required knowledge

design issues related to different hard copy and electronic publishing processes

file formats for various outputs

basic colour theory in relation to preparing files for prepress

basic typographic theory in relation to preparing files for prepress

elements and principles of design

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with prepress preparation

sustainability considerations for equipment tools and materials associated with prepress processing work

OHS procedures in relation to preparation for prepress processing work including ergonomics

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

prepare text and graphic files that meet required output specifications for at least two hard copy and two soft copy jobs

apply knowledge of current prepress techniques and technologies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

industrystandard page layout and digital imaging software

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate undertaking prepress processing work

evaluation of files prepared by the candidate

discussion and questioning about candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBITUA Produce desktop published documents

BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents

CUFDIGA Produce and prepare photo images

CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

CUVGRDA Use typography techniques

CUVGRD302A Use typography techniques.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Requirements may relate to:	file formats: images text file size image resolution.
End use of text and images may be for:	annual reports book covers corporate presentations corporate stationery electronic distribution, including as attachments: to electronic communications for download from websites invitations posters.
Pre-press includes:	pre-press section of a printing company pre-press trade houses or bureaus.
Relevant peoplemay include:	client designer graphic artist manager online production personnel other specialist creative and administrative staff supervisor.
Publication processes may include:	any hard copy printing process electronic platforms: CD DVD games console internet kiosk mobile phone other video playback devices personal digital assistant (PDA) video players (iPods).
Software may include:	computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) digital imaging: Adobe Photoshop Corel Paint Shop Pro layout and page description applications word processing applications.
Format may relate to:	colour: CMYK RGB image files: GIF JPEG PICT PNG PSD TIFF text files: PDF file outputs from word processing applications.
Resolution may be:	high low, e.g. for position only (FPO) medium.
Manipulation may relate to:	appending text/type for files and captions brushing creating artistic effects cropping eliminating red eye emulating photographic effects image enhancement, including: tones contrast colour cast or tint saturation masking layers retouching sharpening.