Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
ICP30210
W773
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 05/07/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-press tradesperson in the printing and graphic arts industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text to meet production and design requirements and apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with, and characteristic to, the print medium. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 214 core units plus;
12 elective units from Group A plus;
5 elective units from Group B
Up to two elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed in the ICP20210 qualification outline.
Two elective units must be selected from Group B.
Up to three 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 units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3258 | ICPSU262C | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1022 | BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | 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 |
2. Group A Elective Units
Twelve units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package 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 |
| D3086 | ICPKN311C | Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3130 | ICPPP324C | Create pages using a page layout application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3107 | ICPPP211C | Develop a basic design concept | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3128 | ICPPP322C | Digitise images for reproduction | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3114 | ICPPP252C | Output images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3134 | ICPPP334C | Prepare an imposition format for printing processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3127 | ICPPP321C | Produce a typographic image | 50 | 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 |
| D3141 | ICPPP386C | Undertake digital proofing | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Five units to be completed
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3099 | ICPMM321C | Capture a digital image | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3100 | ICPMM322C | Edit a digital image | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3113 | ICPPP232C | Electronically combine and assemble data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3102 | ICPMM346C | Incorporate video into multimedia presentations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3123 | ICPPP284A | Produce PDF files for online or screen display | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C834 | ICP30205 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J181 | ICP30212 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | 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 CD&R, WA Department of Training and Workforce Development on 22/11/2010.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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