Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)
ICP31012
J189
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals engaged in mail management services, such as direct marketing and transactional mailing. They are responsible for the preparation, set-up, monitoring and operation of various mailing house machinery and equipment. This qualification is focused on the skills required and applied in the set-up and operation of intelligent collating system used in the bulk mail distribution sector of the print industry. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Mail processor
Team leader
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nineteen (19) unitsFour (4) core units plus
Eight (8) elective units from Group A plus
Seven (7) elective units from Group B.
Up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the Group B elective units.
Up to four (4) Group B elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same qualification level or one level higher, in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification level, job role, work outcome and industry requirements. Unit selection is by negotiation and mutual agreement between the employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3258 | ICPSU262C | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3247 | ICPSU216C | Inspect quality against required standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3256 | ICPSU260C | Maintain a safe work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1021 | BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Eight (8) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: ICPSU225C or ICPSU243C may be chosen, NOT both.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3093 | ICPKN318C | Apply knowledge and requirements of mail house operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3271 | ICPSU362C | Communicate as part of a work team | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4893 | TLIA2041A | Manually sort mail and parcels | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3250 | ICPSU224C | Perform basic machine maintenance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3251 | ICPSU225C | Perform small machine maintenance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3269 | ICPSU352C | Plan operational processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3242 | ICPSU203C | Prepare and maintain the work area | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3241 | ICPSU202C | Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3255 | ICPSU243C | Reconcile process outputs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3268 | ICPSU351C | Undertake basic production scheduling | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W781 | ICP31010 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWB6 | ICP31015 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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