Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing)
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing)
ICP20205
C823
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/07/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Qualification requirements: 14 units (8 core and 6 elective units), plus any specified pre-requisite units.1. Core Units
All of the following core units must be undertaken but in exceptional circumstances, up to two of the core units of competency can be exchanged with competency standards from the elective list below except for the three compulsory units:
- ICPSU216B Inspect quality against required standards
- ICPSU261B Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards OR ICPSU260A Maintain a safe work environment
- ICPSU262B Communicate in the workplace
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0359 | ICPMM263B | Access and use the Internet | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0508 | ICPSU262B | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0369 | ICPPP211B | Develop a basic design concept | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0497 | ICPSU216B | Inspect quality against required standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0506 | ICPSU260B | Maintain a safe work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0374 | ICPPP225B | Produce graphics using a graphics application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0373 | ICPPP224B | Produce pages using a page layout application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0370 | ICPPP221B | Select and apply type | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to two (2) of the required elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package provided that the units selected are from the same qualification level or the next higher qualification level. Unit selected is by negotiation and mutual agreement between the employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
Choose 6 elective units from the list (stated in the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05). No more than two Certificate III level units can be chosen.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0361 | ICPMM321B | Capture a digital image | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0045 | ICAB4135B | Create a simple mark-up language document to specification | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3528 | BSBCMN208A | Deliver a service to customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0390 | ICPPP322B | Digitise images for reproduction | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0362 | ICPMM322B | Edit a digital image | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0378 | ICPPP232B | Electronically combine and assemble data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0379 | ICPPP252B | Output images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0389 | ICPPP321B | Produce a typographic image | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0375 | ICPPP226B | Produce interactive PDF files | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0376 | ICPPP227B | Produce online PDF files | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0380 | ICPPP260B | Proof images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0371 | ICPPP222B | Scan a line image | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0427 | ICPPR281B | Set up and produce basic digital print | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C232 | ICP20199 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W762 | ICP20210 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 22/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
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