Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing)
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing)
ICP20210
W762
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals who assist in the production of professionally designed and presented documents, using desktop publishing software. They will generally work under direct supervision and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context.
Job Roles
Assistant desktop publisher
Pre-press worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)Four (4) core units plus;
Five (5) elective units from Group A plus;
Six (6) elective units from Group B
Up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed in the qualification outline.
Four (4) elective units must be selected from Group B.
Up to two (2) Group B elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same level or one level higher, in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification, 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
Five units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3097 | ICPMM263C | Access and use the Internet | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3107 | ICPPP211C | Develop a basic design concept | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3114 | ICPPP252C | Output images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3111 | ICPPP225C | Produce graphics using a graphics application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3110 | ICPPP224C | Produce pages using a page layout application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3108 | ICPPP221C | Select and apply type | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Four (4) units must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C823 | ICP20205 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWB3 | ICP20115 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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