Desktop Publishing Software

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
Y/502/0175
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
15 hours

Assessment Guidance

IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com
Assessment can be undertaken through:
• an assignment to cover practical ability and underpinning knowledge - that may include multiple choice questions as part of a single assessment activity or as a seperate acitivity
• work for a real purpose portfolio of evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

DTPE:1 Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify what types of information can be used in a publication
  • 1.2
    Identify page layouts that could be used for the publication
  • 1.3
    Use an appropriate page design and layout for a publication in line with local guidelines, where relevant
  • 1.4
    Use appropriate media for the publication
2

DTPE:2 Input text and other information into a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Input information into a publication ready for editing and formatting
  • 2.2
    Identify copyright constraints on using others' information
  • 2.3
    Combine information from different sources in line with any copyright constraints
  • 2.4
    Store and retrieve dpublication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions
3

DTPE:3 Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify what editing and formatting was used for the publication
  • 3.2
    Use appropriate techniques to edit publications
  • 3.3
    Use appropriate techniques to format text
  • 3.4
    Manipulate images and graphic elements accurately
  • 3.5
    Check publications meet needs, making corrections as required