Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production)

Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production)

Qualification
National Code:
ICP50110
State Code:
W790
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
08/07/2012
Approved Date
10/09/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1060
Duration
3 Semesters
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 possess a sound theoretical knowledge in and are responsible for digital production workflow. They analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources and are involved in planning, scheduling and the supervision of labour, machines, and materials for digital production. They provide leadership and guidance to others with responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Production controller

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21)
Four (4) core units plus;
Ten (10) 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.

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
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 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
2. Group A Elective Units

Ten (10) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3096 ICPKN321A Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production 60 Unit of competency
D3095 ICPKN320C Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry 70 Unit of competency
D8149 ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
D0045 ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
D3153 ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template 50 Unit of competency
W9014 MSACMT621A Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system 60 Unit of competency
D3128 ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
D3213 ICPPR552A Manage digital production workflow 45 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D3140 ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
D3135 ICPPP352C Output complex images 50 Unit of competency
D3202 ICPPR484C Prepare for variable data printing 50 Unit of competency
D3285 ICPSU553C Prepare production costing estimates 50 Unit of competency
D3152 ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow 60 Unit of competency
D3207 ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
D3288 ICPSU583C Troubleshoot and optimise the production process 50 Unit of competency
D3268 ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Seven (7) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
WE185 ICPMM491D Create an extensible document 40 Unit of competency
WE186 ICPMM492D Create an extensible style sheet 60 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D3146 ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
D3283 ICPSU488C Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
D4868 BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D3149 ICPPP435C Generate complex imposition 50 Unit of competency
D3142 ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files 50 Unit of competency
D3280 ICPSU485C Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system 80 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D3247 ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards 30 Unit of competency
W9002 MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment 50 Unit of competency
W8965 MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment 50 Unit of competency
D3148 ICPPP430C Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
D3277 ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow 50 Unit of competency
D3140 ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
D3234 ICPSP374C Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine 60 Unit of competency
D3150 ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press 50 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
D3134 ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes 50 Unit of competency
D3180 ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing 40 Unit of competency
D3231 ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit 50 Unit of competency
D3285 ICPSU553C Prepare production costing estimates 50 Unit of competency
D3179 ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
D3201 ICPPR472C Produce complex coated product 50 Unit of competency
D3066 ICPCF382C Produce complex laminated product 50 Unit of competency
D3237 ICPSP382C Produce computer image for screen printing 40 Unit of competency
D3137 ICPPP370C Produce multiple image plates 50 Unit of competency
WE187 ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display 55 Unit of competency
D3205 ICPPR493C Set up and monitor in-line printing operations 50 Unit of competency
D3152 ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow 60 Unit of competency
D3181 ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
D3200 ICPPR471C Set up for complex coating 50 Unit of competency
D3065 ICPCF381C Set up machine for complex laminating 50 Unit of competency
D3275 ICPSU455C Supervise and schedule work of others 50 Unit of competency
D3143 ICPPP397A Transfer digital files 40 Unit of competency
D3288 ICPSU583C Troubleshoot and optimise the production process 50 Unit of competency
D3268 ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
D3067 ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) 50 Unit of competency
D3203 ICPPR491C Use on-press monitoring of print quality 50 Unit of competency
D3204 ICPPR492C Use on-press print control devices 50 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C851 ICP50105 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC6 ICP50115 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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