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Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) > List of SCSs > Printing > Functional Areas
Units of Competencies for Practitioners of the Printing
1. Operation and management
The functional area of Operation and Management requires the printing industry practitioner to attain efficient and effective management of the printing enterprise based on their knowledge of modern commercial operation and management methods and skills as well as legal provisions.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPROM101A Know printing related legislation 12
PPPROM102A Know printing corporate structure 3
PPPROM103A Know work and production flow of printing enterprise 3
Level 2
PPPROM201A Understand computerized operation procedures for printing 6
PPPROM202A Know printing logistics 6
Level 3
PPPROM301A Understand printing related legislation 12
PPPROM302A Know digital printing operation procedures 6
PPPROM303A Understand techniques for printing production processes control 12
PPPROM304A Understand printing production management 6
PPPROM305A Understand logistics control for printing 6
PPPROM306A Understand personnel management 6
Level 4
PPPROM401A Master printing related legislation 12
PPPROM402A Understand techniques for controlling digital flow 6
PPPROM403A Master electronic information management system for printing 12
PPPROM404A Master printing production flow planning and management techniques 9
PPPROM405A Master logistic control techniques for printing 9
PPPROM406A Master skills for printing professionals training and management 6
PPPROM407A Adopt income-based expenditure management and operation code for printing enterprise 9
Level 5
PPPROM501A Set departmental budget 12
PPPROM502A Set budget balancing management system and operation code for printing enterprise 12
PPPROM503A Set departmental operation plan, management structure and professional code for printing enterprise 12
PPPROM504A Effect human resources management 12
PPPROM505A Set up digital flow system 12
PPPROM506A Master techniques for load balancing between production processes 12
PPPROM507A Master establishment of computerized warehousing system for printing materials and print products 12
PPPROM508A Set departmental procedures and codes for printing material purchasing and outsource processing 12
Level 6
PPPROM601A Set short, medium and long term goals for printing enterprise 15
PPPROM602A Plan printing enterprise operation structure and general codes 15
PPPROM603A Master flexible entrepreneurial resources planning to effect printing enterprise operation 15
PPPROM604A Master printing enterprise financing method and skills 15
PPPROM605A Work out printing production plant design 15
PPPROM606A Establish scale of operation for strategic business unit of printing enterprise 15
PPPROM607A Master skills for handling crises in printing enterprise 15
Level 7
2. Creativity
The functional area of Creativity requires the printing industry practitioner to improve the outward appearance and quality of print products with the application of design and cultural studies theories.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRCT101A Know basic design 12
Level 2
PPPRCT201A Know design skills 12
Level 3
PPPRCT301A Know cultural studies 9
PPPRCT302A Understand design 12
Level 4
PPPRCT401A Understand printing design 12
Level 5
PPPRCT501A Master cross-media, cross-culture and cross-product design elements 12
Level 6
PPPRCT601A Plan new product production line 15
Level 7
3. Prepress technology
The functional area of Prepress Technology requires the printing industry practitioner to ensure efficiency and quality in the early stages of printing by mastering techniques of conventional and digital image input and output, computerized page composition, graphics and retouching skills and related operation.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRPE101A Use Chinese and English input techniques 9
PPPRPE102A Know computer page composition techniques 12
PPPRPE103A Know computer graphics skills 12
PPPRPE104A Know computer retouching techniques 12
PPPRPE105A Know digital output techniques 12
Level 2
PPPRPE201A Master Chinese computer input techniques 6
PPPRPE202A Understand computer page composition methods 12
PPPRPE203A Understand computer graphics methods 12
PPPRPE204A Understand computer retouching methods 12
PPPRPE205A Understand manual assembly / plate-making methods 12
PPPRPE206A Know basic digital photography techniques 6
PPPRPE207A Know basic techniques for computer scanning and image input 6
PPPRPE208A Know preflight techniques 6
Level 3
PPPRPE301A Understand digital photography technology 6
PPPRPE302A Master manual assembly / platemaking techniques 12
PPPRPE303A Master computer graphics techniques 12
PPPRPE304A Master computer retouching techniques 12
PPPRPE305A Master computer page composition techniques 12
PPPRPE306A Understand preflight techniques 9
PPPRPE307A Understand computer scanning and image input technology 6
PPPRPE308A Understand computer page imposition technology 6
PPPRPE309A Understand CTP (computer-to-plate) technology 6
PPPRPE310A Understand digital file management techniques 12
Level 4
PPPRPE401A Master digital prepress technology 12
PPPRPE402A Master application of computer image input 12
PPPRPE403A Master digital output techniques 12
PPPRPE404A Understand digital printing flow system 12
Level 5
PPPRPE501A Plan facilities configuration and development of prepress department 12
PPPRPE502A Master upstream and downstream coordination in prepress department 12
PPPRPE503A Master horizontal coordination of prepress department 12
PPPRPE504A Plan remote prepress processing flow 12
PPPRPE505A Master digital printing flow system adoption and support 12
Level 6
PPPRPE601A Plan digital printing flow system 15
Level 7
4. Printing technology
The functional area of Printing Technology requires the printing industry practitioner to ensure that print products meet the requirements of customers by mastering the principles and operation of major printing methods, including printing machinery control, ink mixing and press proof examination.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRPR101A Know basic printing technology 12
PPPRPR102A Know basic operation of lithographic printing press for paper feeding and discharging and registration 12
PPPRPR103A Know adjustment and operation of ink roller, dampening, plate, rubber and pressure systems of lithographic printing press 12
PPPRPR104A Know basic press proof inspection 9
PPPRPR105A Know screen printing operation 12
PPPRPR106A Know flexographic printing operation 12
Level 2
PPPRPR201A Understand application of printing technology 6
PPPRPR202A Master operation of lithographic printing press for paper feeding and discharging and registration 12
PPPRPR203A Master techniques for adjusting and operating ink roller, dampening, plate, rubber and pressure systems of lithographic printing press 12
PPPRPR204A Understand screen printing procedures 6
PPPRPR205A Master ink mixing techniques 12
PPPRPR206A Understand flexographic printing procedures 6
Level 3
PPPRPR301A Master printing technology 6
PPPRPR302A Master digital printing technology 6
PPPRPR303A Master lithographic printing technology 12
PPPRPR304A Master press proof inspection 6
Level 4
PPPRPR401A Master printing technology application 12
PPPRPR402A Understand special printing techniques 12
Level 5
PPPRPR501A Plan facilities configuration and development of printing department 12
PPPRPR502A Master upstream and downstream coordination for printing department 12
PPPRPR503A Master horizontal coordination of printing department 12
Level 6
Level 7
5. Postpress technology
The functional area of Postpress Technology requires the printing industry practitioner to enhance the efficiency of postpress processes and to stabilize the quality of print products by mastering the principles and operational techniques for different methods of binding for major jobbing works, books and printed packaging, including the functions, adjustment and control of binding machinery.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRPO101A Know basic postpress technology 12
Level 2
PPPRPO201A Understand postpress technology application 12
Level 3
PPPRPO301A Understand postpress technological control 12
Level 4
PPPRPO401A Understand requirements for postpress technology and techniques for controlling 9
Level 5
PPPRPO501A Plan facilities configuration and development of postpress department 12
PPPRPO502A Master upstream and downstream coordination for postpress department 12
PPPRPO503A Master horizontal coordination of postpress department 12
Level 6
Level 7
6. Estimation and costing
The functional area of Estimation and Costing requires the printing industry practitioner to prepare cost estimates for printed matter based on their understanding of information regarding costs to the company in addition to devising and implementing cost control plans for cost saving purposes.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
Level 2
PPPREC201A Know basic printing cost estimation 6
Level 3
PPPREC301A Understand printing cost estimation 12
Level 4
PPPREC401A Understand print costing 12
PPPREC402A Master use of print costing 12
Level 5
PPPREC501A Master cost and price estimation of newly developed print products 12
PPPREC502A Master set up and maintenance of computerized pricing system for printing 12
Level 6
PPPREC601A Set production price for printing enterprise 15
Level 7
7. Customer/Consumer relations
The functional area of Customer/Consumer Relations requires that the printing industry practitioner understands his role in customer relations and the importance of quality customer services to a company. By means of professional communications and customer service skills, the practitioner provides quality service to worldwide customers to foster the development of the printing enterprise and to tap new sources of business.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRCR101A Understand English/Chinese terminology 12
Level 2
PPPRCR201A Understand use of English/Chinese terminology 12
PPPRCR202A Know basic customer services 6
Level 3
PPPRCR301A Master English/Chinese communication in printing industry 12
PPPRCR302A Understand customer service requirements and methods 6
PPPRCR303A Understand marketing skills 9
Level 4
PPPRCR401A Master use of marketing skills 12
PPPRCR402A Master customer service skills 6
Level 5
PPPRCR501A Master annual turnover and profit targets attainment 12
PPPRCR502A Master print product market strategy formulation 12
PPPRCR503A Master customer printing contract and service plan writing 12
Level 6
PPPRCR601A Establish long-term business partnership with customer 15
PPPRCR602A Develop new market for printing services 15
Level 7
8. Information technology
The functional area of IT requires that the printing industry practitioner has basic knowledge of using office software and Internet technology. By making use of information systems and application of Internet technology, the practitioner enables the printing enterprise to realize corporate management, business promotion and communication with customers by means of the computer and the Internet.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRIT101A Know office software operation 6
Level 2
PPPRIT201A Understand office software application 6
Level 3
PPPRIT301A Understand basic computer and network technology 6
PPPRIT302A Understand Internet 6
PPPRIT303A Understand basic programming and World Wide Web publishing techniques 9
Level 4
PPPRIT401A Master use of computer and network 6
PPPRIT402A Master Internet technology 6
PPPRIT403A Know server services 6
PPPRIT404A Know use of database system 6
PPPRIT405A Know World Wide Web server programming techniques 6
PPPRIT406A Master World Wide Web digital AV publishing techniques 9
Level 5
PPPRIT501A Understand printing server service application 12
PPPRIT502A Understand use of database system on Internet 12
PPPRIT503A Understand printing network planning 12
Level 6
PPPRIT601A Set online transaction system for printing enterprise 15
PPPRIT602A Plan printing enterprise network 15
PPPRIT603A Develop server service 15
Level 7
9. Quality management
The functional area of Quality Management requires that the printing industry practitioner masters quality inspection and control for print products during production in order that the printed matter fulfil customer requirements and ensures that the quality of printed matter is consistent and of internationally recognized standards. The practitioner shall be capable of analyzing and handling buyers¡¦ queries and complaints as well as assisting the enterprise in quality management and related training. It is essential that the practitioner understands his role in quality management and the importance of quality production to a printing enterprise. Efficient production control and quality management enables local printing enterprises to secure a position in the international realm.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRQM101A Know basic print quality management 6
Level 2
PPPRQM201A Understand print quality management 12
Level 3
PPPRQM301A Understand print quality control and management 12
Level 4
PPPRQM401A Master print quality control and management skills and application 12
Level 5
PPPRQM501A Master skills for resolving and handling customer complaint concerning print quality 12
Level 6
PPPRQM601A Set up print product total quality management system 15
Level 7
10. Printing machinery
The functional area of Printing Machinery requires that the printing industry practitioner has basic knowledge of prepress, printing and postpress machinery and masters the operation of major machinery and maintenance techniques so as to reduce time and financial loss due to machine breakdown or lack of maintenance.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRPM101A Know basic printing machinery operation 12
PPPRPM102A Know basic printing machinery maintenance 6
Level 2
PPPRPM201A Understand printing machinery maintenance 12
Level 3
PPPRPM301A Understand workings of printing machinery 12
Level 4
PPPRPM401A Master use of printing machinery 12
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
11. Colour management
The functional area of Colour Management requires an understanding of colour reproduction theory and the concept of colour space. By using prepress colour management software and controlling the re-presentation of colour during printing processes, the ultimate objective is to realize WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get).
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRCO101A Know basic colour handling 12
Level 2
PPPRCO201A Understand colour technology application 9
PPPRCO202A Know digital colour management 9
Level 3
PPPRCO301A Understand digital colour management techniques 12
Level 4
PPPRCO401A Master application of digital colour management 12
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
12. Product structure
The functional area of Product Structure requires an understanding of the composition, properties and application of conventional print products and digital storage media. By exploring the use of special materials for print products, the printing industry practitioner fosters product diversification and enhances competitiveness of the printing enterprise.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRPS101A Know broad categories of print products 6
Level 2
PPPRPS201A Understand composition of print products 6
PPPRPS202A Know digital media carrier 3
Level 3
PPPRPS301A Understand composition of major paper print products 6
PPPRPS302A Understand use of digital media carrier 3
Level 4
PPPRPS401A Know structure of special print products 6
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
13. Material technology
The functional area of Material Technology requires an understanding of the functions, properties, physical composition and chemical effects of major prepress, printing and postpress finishing materials. Through matching, more suitable printing materials can go together for improving the overall quality of printing. Proper and safe use of hazardous printing materials minimizes accidents.
QF Level
¡@ Code Name Credit
Level 1
PPPRMT101A Know properties of major printing materials 9
Level 2
PPPRMT201A Understand use of printing materials 9
Level 3
PPPRMT301A Understand structure of printing materials 6
Level 4
PPPRMT401A Understand use of printing material tests 6
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Advanced Options Other Functional Areas:
Note:

The SCS has been moderated by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to ensure consistency of QF level across industries.

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