Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP30505
C837
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: 20 units (13 core and 7 elective units), plus any specified prerequisite 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 ICPSU260B Maintain a safe work environment
- ICPSU262B Communicate in the workplace
Note: ICPSU201B Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine AND/OR ICPSU202B Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine. Both of these units can be completed in the one qualification with one being counted as an elective, if the enterprise requires both.
2. Print Process Stream
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 of the next higher qualification level. Unit selection is by negotiation and mutual agreement between employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
Choose 7 elective units from the list (stated in the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05) as directed below.
(a) One stream must be chosen from one of the Print Process Streams. One unit from another Print Process Stream may be chosen, if the enterprise requires skills in more than one print process.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0420 | ICPPR232B | Produce basic lithographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0434 | ICPPR332B | Produce complex lithographic printed product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0433 | ICPPR331B | Set up for basic lithographic printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Complex Set Up Units
(b) Only one Complex Set Up unit must be chosen.
(c) Choose a further 3 electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0446 | ICPPR431B | Set up for complex lithographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Other Electives
(c) Choose a further 3 electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0513 | ICPSU311B | Prepare ink and additives (advanced) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0382 | ICPPP267B | Produce offset lithographic plates | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0427 | ICPPR281B | Set up and produce basic digital print | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C254 | ICP31399 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W776 | ICP30510 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | 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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