NZQA registered unit standard
28075 version 1
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Title
Produce interactive pdf files for online or screen display
Level
4
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare an
interactive pdf file to a given brief; produce documents digitally;
create navigation that is consistent and user friendly; and proof
and edit documents, test navigation and links, make corrections
and obtain customer approval in accordance with workplace
practices.
Classification
Printing > Digital Processes for Print
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit: 27881, Create simple jobs using digital processes for
printing.
Explanatory notes
1
Candidates must follow any applicable and recognised codes of practice, and
documented workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures for personal,
product, workplace health, safety, and environmental matters, and the obligations
required under current law including the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992,
Privacy Act 1993, Copyright Act 1994, Video Recordings Act 1984, and their
subsequent amendments.
2
For assessment against this unit standard, a minimum of four interactive pdf files that
demonstrate a range of interactive components must be produced.
3
Definitions
A brief is defined as a clear description of both the desirable outcomes sought and
the constraints to be met by the solution. It contains specifications against which the
success or otherwise of the desktop published documents can be evaluated. The
brief can be created either as part of the candidate’s employment (in the case of a
workplace assessment) or in response to a set task.
Conceptual design is a representation clearly indicative of the final product.
Job specifications refer to specific requirements for the job at hand. These
requirements may include special instructions, and quality requirements expected by
the customer.
A plan outlines how the requirements of the brief will be realised. Evidence of
planning may be oral, written, and/or graphic. Depending on the assessment
context, the plan may include:
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key milestone outcomes;
how resources such as time, expertise, and materials (and finance, if appropriate)
will be used to achieve the outcomes of each milestone;
 how consultation with stakeholders will be carried out to ensure that all constraints
and requirements are met.
Navigational design refers to the navigation system (related links, pagination
(previous/next page), footer navigation, etc) that a visitor can use to move around the
PDF and the visual appearance of such systems (hyperlinked text, tabs, buttons,
etc).
Recognised ethics refers to meeting the standards expected by acts of parliament
and the workplace such as respecting privacy, protecting intellectual property and
copyright, and meeting the requirements of the video recording act.
Usability requirements refer to the ease of use of the interactive pdf. Some broad
goals of usability are the presentation of information and choices in a clear, concise
and consistent way; a lack of ambiguity; and the placement of important items in
appropriate areas.
Workplace practices refer to the documented procedures for the workplace or
classroom situation. These will include procedures for the use of machinery and
equipment, as well as product specifications and job instructions in order to meet the
job requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare an interactive pdf file to a given brief.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The brief identifies the requirements of the customer for the production of an
interactive pdf document.
Range
includes – use, purpose, display requirements, target audience,
specifications (including constraints) required for the document to
realise its purpose.
1.2
A plan which identifies all the different processes to be undertaken is developed
to realise the brief for the given deadline.
1.3
Design, layout and navigational principles and practices are incorporated into
the design of each document.
Range
1.4
includes:
design and layout – which may include but is not limited to – eye
flow, balance, proportion, harmony, contrast, space, scale,
alignment, proximity, consistency;
navigation – which may include but is not limited to – a variety of
navigational options that may include – where you are; providing
context, consistency, support.
A conceptual and navigational design which meets the brief requirements,
incorporates design principles, and usability requirements is produced.
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Outcome 2
Produce documents digitally.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Appropriate software is selected and used in accordance with job specifications.
2.2
A typeface suitable for online display is chosen and text is formatted using
typographic conventions, chunked and article threads added, to ensure good
readability on screen.
2.3
Documents are assembled electronically from the concept design to suit the
display options in the job specifications.
2.4
Quality of graphics used meets the job specifications.
Range
includes but is not limited to – composition, resolution, colours.
2.5
Text and graphic images are used in accordance with recognised ethics and
copyright standards.
2.6
Screen display settings are set to meet job specifications.
Range
may include but is not limited to – page view, page transitions,
multimedia elements.
Outcome 3
Create navigation that is consistent and user friendly.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Navigation is incorporated into the pdf document.
Range
3.2
Navigational principles are used in accordance with workplace practices and job
specifications.
Range
3.3
may include but is not limited to – internal and external links,
actions, bookmarks, article threads, buttons, text fields, check
boxes, radio buttons, list boxes, menus.
includes a variety of navigational options given at any one time
including information on where the user is, and providing context,
consistency and support for the user.
Electronic files are saved in the required pdf format and managed in
accordance with workplace practices and job specifications.
Range
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may include but is not limited to – naming, storage, backups,
embedding fonts and graphics.
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Outcome 4
Proof and edit documents, test navigation and links, make corrections, and obtain
customer approval in accordance with workplace practices.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Documents are compared to the brief and corrected to meet job specifications.
4.2
Navigation is tested to meet brief requirements and job specifications.
4.3
All links, bookmarks and actions are tested to ensure operation of the
interactive pdf meets brief requirements and job specifications,
4.4
Final proof is approved by the customer.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 September 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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