Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

Qualification
National Code:
ICP30415
State Code:
AVX1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
26/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
745
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 26/03/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to skilled operators such as digital print managers who are responsible for digital production workflow, such as job creation, printing and finishing. They apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They provide technical advice and support to others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Nineteen (19) units
Four (4) core units, plus
Fifteen (15) elective units of which

- Nine (9) elective units must be from Group A
- Four (4) elective units must be from Group A or B
- the remaining Two (2) elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units, from other qualifications in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package, or from an accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUO62 ICPSUP262 Communicate in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
AUO73 ICPSUP216 Inspect quality against required standards 30 Unit of competency
AUN93 ICPSUP260 Maintain a safe work environment 30 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least nine (9) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6192 SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services 25 Unit of competency
AUM87 ICPKNW321 Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production 60 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
AUI99 BSBSMB301 Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
AUN78 ICPSUP263 Perform basic industry calculations 30 Unit of competency
AUP36 ICPSUP203 Prepare and maintain the work area 60 Unit of competency
AUO41 ICPPRN282 Produce and manage basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
WD983 SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
AUP31 ICPPRN384 Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
AUN84 ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
AUM71 ICPSUP342 Undertake inventory procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUN98 ICPSUP281 Use computer systems 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Four (4) units must be chosen from Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
AUP00 ICPPRN385 Apply software applications to digital production 45 Unit of competency
AUO91 ICPSCP275 Automatically produce basic screen prints 30 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
AUJ88 BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
AUM59 ICPPRP211 Develop a basic design concept 30 Unit of competency
AUN69 ICPPRN390 Generate a proof for digital production 25 Unit of competency
AUN91 ICPPRP396 Generate high-end PDF files 50 Unit of competency
AUM72 ICPSUP485 Implement a Just-in-Time system 80 Unit of competency
AUO09 ICPPRP268 Make photopolymer plates (flexographic) 30 Unit of competency
AUP13 ICPPRN389 Manage digital files 35 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
AUN87 ICPSCP270 Manually prepare and produce screen prints 80 Unit of competency
AUL85 BSBSMB403 Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
AUO80 ICPPRP385 Operate a database for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
AUN72 ICPSCP374 Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine 60 Unit of competency
AUN73 ICPPRP352 Output complex images 50 Unit of competency
AUN50 ICPPRP452 Output complex images direct to plate or press 50 Unit of competency
AUM61 ICPPRP252 Output images 30 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AUH17 BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
AUM57 ICPPRN388 Preflight and import complex images for digital devices 70 Unit of competency
AUN97 ICPPRP334 Prepare an imposition format for printing processes 50 Unit of competency
AUO51 ICPSCP222 Prepare and cut screen print substrate 20 Unit of competency
AUO04 ICPSCP383 Prepare film for complex screen printing 30 Unit of competency
AUM81 ICPPRN383 Prepare for personalised digital printing 40 Unit of competency
AUO61 ICPPRN484 Prepare for variable data printing 50 Unit of competency
AUN60 ICPSCP351 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit 50 Unit of competency
AUO05 ICPSCP215 Prepare screen 30 Unit of competency
AUO29 ICPPRN382 Produce and manage complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
AUO25 ICPPRN272 Produce basic coated product 50 Unit of competency
AUM67 ICPCBF244 Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product 40 Unit of competency
AUO20 ICPCBF232 Produce basic flat-bed cut product 20 Unit of competency
AUN71 ICPCBF226 Produce basic flat-bed die cut or embossed product 20 Unit of competency
AUN94 ICPCBF282 Produce basic laminated product 30 Unit of competency
AUP27 ICPCBF242 Produce basic single or continuous folded product 30 Unit of competency
AUN47 ICPPRN472 Produce complex coated product 50 Unit of competency
AUO56 ICPCBF382 Produce complex laminated product 50 Unit of competency
AUM90 ICPSCP382 Produce computer image for screen printing 40 Unit of competency
AUN11 ICPPRP370 Produce multiple image plates 50 Unit of competency
AUP32 ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
AUN46 ICPPRP284 Produce PDF files for online or screen display 55 Unit of competency
AUP05 ICPPRP269 Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing 30 Unit of competency
AUP22 ICPPRP266 Produce relief plates 30 Unit of competency
AUN39 ICPSCP311 Reclaim screen manually 30 Unit of competency
AUO26 ICPSCP273 Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints 30 Unit of competency
AUP09 ICPPRP484 Set up and operate automated workflow 60 Unit of competency
AUP21 ICPCBF221 Set up and produce basic guillotined product 30 Unit of competency
AUN54 ICPPRN496 Set up and produce complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
AUN49 ICPPRN392 Set up and produce specialised digital print 70 Unit of competency
AUP35 ICPPRN271 Set up for basic coating 30 Unit of competency
AUO98 ICPPRN471 Set up for complex coating 50 Unit of competency
AUO34 ICPCBF243 Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section) 40 Unit of competency
AUO99 ICPCBF231 Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting 30 Unit of competency
AUN12 ICPCBF225 Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing 20 Unit of competency
AUO83 ICPCBF281 Set up machine for basic laminating 30 Unit of competency
AUM58 ICPCBF241 Set up machine for basic single or continuous folding 30 Unit of competency
AUN81 ICPCBF381 Set up machine for complex laminating 50 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
AUO28 ICPPRP397 Transfer digital files 40 Unit of competency
AUO96 ICPPRN386 Troubleshoot digital media 70 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
AUO03 ICPPRN387 Use colour management for production 55 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
W8995 MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J183 ICP30412 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO3 ICP31215 Certificate III in Printing Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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