Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
ICP30612
J185
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as screen printers in the printing and graphic arts industry. They set up and operate power driven or hand-operated, screen printing machines to create visual images. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Screen printer and stencil preparer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21) unitsFour (4) core units plus
Eleven (11) elective units from Group A plus
Six (6) elective units from Group B, Group C or Group D.
Up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
At least one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B and one (1) elective unit from Group C.
The remaining elective units may be selected from Group B, Group C or Group D elective units.
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same qualification level or one level higher, in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification level, 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
At least eleven (11) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3089 | ICPKN314C | Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3271 | ICPSU362C | Communicate as part of a work team | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3218 | ICPSP233C | Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3259 | ICPSU263C | Perform basic industry calculations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3269 | ICPSU352C | Plan operational processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3242 | ICPSU203C | Prepare and maintain the work area | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3245 | ICPSU211C | Prepare ink and additives | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3215 | ICPSP215C | Prepare screen | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3241 | ICPSU202C | Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3139 | ICPPP382C | Produce computer image for screen printing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3226 | ICPSP311C | Reclaim screen manually | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3262 | ICPSU281C | Use computer systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3227 | ICPSP333C | Automatically prepare direct emulsion stencil | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3225 | ICPSP282A | Prepare film for basic screen printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3230 | ICPSP341C | Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3229 | ICPSP339C | Prepare stencil using direct projection method | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE188 | ICPSP337D | Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3219 | ICPSP235C | Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3232 | ICPSP371C | Manually produce complex screen prints | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3234 | ICPSP374C | Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3236 | ICPSP376C | Operate an automatic screen printing machine | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3233 | ICPSP373C | Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints | 50 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W777 | ICP30610 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE8 | ICP30615 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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