Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
D/502/4566
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe what types of information are needed
  • 1.2
    Describe how to change page design and layout to increase effectiveness of a publication
  • 1.3
    Select, change and use an appropriate page design and layout for publications in line with local guidelines, where relevant
  • 1.4
    Select and use appropriate media for the publication

2

Input and combine text and other information within publications

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Find and input information into a publication so that it is ready for editing and formatting
  • 2.2
    Organise and combine information for publications in line with any copyright constraints, including importing information produced using other software
  • 2.3
    Describe how copyright constraints affect use iof own and others' information
  • 2.4
    Describe which file format to use for saving designs and images
  • 2.5
    Store and retrieve publication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available

3

Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify what editing and formatting to use for the publication
  • 3.2
    Select and use appropriate techniques to edit publications and format text
  • 3.3
    Manipulate images and graphic elements accurately
  • 3.4
    Control text flow within single and multiple columns and pages
  • 3.5
    Check publications meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary
  • 3.6
    Identify and repond to quality problems with publications to make sure they meet needs.