Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

Qualification
National Code:
ICP20310
State Code:
W763
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
08/07/2012
Approved Date
12/11/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
560
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/07/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/07/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals who assist with digital production workflow and operate and monitor digital printing equipment and machinery. They will generally work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context.

Job Roles

Digital print operator

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
four (4) core units plus;
four (4) 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 in the qualification outline.

Five (5) 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

Four (4) 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
S8072 BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
D3259 ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations 30 Unit of competency
D3242 ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area 60 Unit of competency
D3181 ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
D3262 ICPSU281C Use computer systems 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units, up to seven (7) to be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8989 MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment 30 Unit of competency
W8973 MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices 40 Unit of competency
W8987 MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
D3107 ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept 30 Unit of competency
D3168 ICPPR286A Finish a digital product 25 Unit of competency
D3257 ICPSU261C Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards 60 Unit of competency
D3166 ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management 25 Unit of competency
W8964 MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
D3140 ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
D3114 ICPPP252C Output images 30 Unit of competency
D3248 ICPSU221C Pack and dispatch product 30 Unit of competency
D3250 ICPSU224C Perform basic machine maintenance 30 Unit of competency
D3251 ICPSU225C Perform small machine maintenance 30 Unit of competency
D3245 ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives 30 Unit of competency
D3243 ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic) 30 Unit of competency
D3164 ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
D3035 ICPCF262C Produce basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastened product 30 Unit of competency
D3032 ICPCF244C Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product 40 Unit of competency
D3030 ICPCF242C Produce basic single or continuous folded product 30 Unit of competency
D3110 ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
D3125 ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction 30 Unit of competency
D3108 ICPPP221C Select and apply type 30 Unit of competency
D3017 ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product 30 Unit of competency
D3033 ICPCF245C Set up and produce hand-collated or -inserted product 30 Unit of competency
D3036 ICPCF263C Set up and produce hand-fastened product 40 Unit of competency
D3034 ICPCF261C Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening 30 Unit of competency
D3031 ICPCF243C Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section) 40 Unit of competency
D3029 ICPCF241C Set up machine for basic single or continuous folding 30 Unit of competency
W8974 MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
D3143 ICPPP397A Transfer digital files 40 Unit of competency
W8996 MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
D3165 ICPPR283A Use digital media consumables 25 Unit of competency
D3169 ICPPR287A Use digital processes 25 Unit of competency
D3167 ICPPR285A Use digital workflow 25 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C824 ICP20305 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Instant Print) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWB3 ICP20115 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09370) PRINTING AND GRAPHIC ARTS (INSTANT PRINT) (LEVEL 2) Traineeship