Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management

Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management

Qualification
National Code:
ICP50120
State Code:
BFC2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
06/05/2020
Approved Date
02/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
975
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/07/2021 Current Approved
1.00 06/05/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge in the printing and graphic arts industry and are responsible for 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 production. They provide leadership and guidance to others with responsibility for the output of others. They may be required to utilise previous experience from the printing and graphic arts industry or management roles in other industries.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- four (4) core units, plus
- sixteen (16) elective units of which:
- six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A Technical units
- seven (7) elective units must be selected from Group B Print Management Skills Units
- three (3) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from any endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate IV level or higher.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OAQ31 BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OBQ85 ICPSUP4600 Manage a safe work environment 45 Unit of competency
OBQ84 ICPSUP4160 Manage quality in a production environment 45 Unit of competency
2. Group A Technical Units

Six (6) elective units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ02 ICTWEB510 Analyse information and assign meta tags 20 Unit of competency
AWF51 CUADIG401 Author interactive media 50 Unit of competency
AWJ37 CUADIG302 Author interactive sequences 40 Unit of competency
AWK03 CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations 75 Unit of competency
AWF65 CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
AWK02 CUAANM401 Create advanced 3D digital models 50 Unit of competency
AWK01 CUAANM403 Create titles for screen productions 50 Unit of competency
AWJ97 CUAANM503 Design animation and digital visual effects 80 Unit of competency
AWJ28 CUADIG502 Design digital applications 50 Unit of competency
AWJ27 CUADIG503 Design e-learning resources 40 Unit of competency
AWJ26 CUADIG504 Design games 40 Unit of competency
AWJ25 CUADIG505 Design information architecture 70 Unit of competency
OBQ47 ICPPRP4940 Develop document content and structure 60 Unit of competency
AUO45 ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
OBQ35 ICPPRP3220 Digitise images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
OBQ45 ICPPRP4350 Generate complex imposition 50 Unit of competency
OBQ41 ICPPRP3960 Generate high-end PDF files 50 Unit of competency
OAO71 CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
AUP56 ICTDBS504 Integrate database with a website 25 Unit of competency
OBQ44 ICPPRP4300 Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
AUN86 ICPDMT581 Manage multimedia production 35 Unit of competency
AUO01 ICPDMT582 Manage multimedia projects 35 Unit of competency
AUN72 ICPSCP374 Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine 60 Unit of competency
OBQ40 ICPPRP3850 Operate databases for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
OBP96 ICPPRN3830 Prepare for personalised digital printing 40 Unit of competency
OBQ14 ICPPRN4840 Prepare for variable data printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ38 ICPPRP3340 Prepare imposition format for printing processes 50 Unit of competency
OBQ58 ICPSCP3510 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit 50 Unit of competency
OBP95 ICPPRN3820 Produce and manage complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
OBP63 ICPCBF3820 Produce complex laminated product 50 Unit of competency
OBQ30 ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online and screen display 55 Unit of competency
OBQ09 ICPPRN4140 Produce specialised flexographic printed product 80 Unit of competency
OBQ15 ICPPRN4930 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations 50 Unit of competency
OBQ46 ICPPRP4840 Set up and operate automated workflow 60 Unit of competency
OBP97 ICPPRN3840 Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
OBQ18 ICPPRN4960 Set up and produce complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
OBQ87 ICPCBF3810 Set up machine for complex laminating 50 Unit of competency
OBQ32 ICPPRP2970 Transfer digital files 40 Unit of competency
OBP64 ICPCBF3910 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Print Management Skills Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUK78 BSBPMG409 Apply project scope management techniques 30 Unit of competency
AWY91 TAEASS402 Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
AUH39 BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
AUK67 BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
BAJ93 MSS405021 Develop a Just in Time system 60 Unit of competency
AUL34 BSBSLS501 Develop a sales plan 70 Unit of competency
OBP74 ICPKNW3220 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry 80 Unit of competency
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
AUO64 ICPSUP488 Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
AUL56 BSBREL401 Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
BAK21 MSS403040 Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
BAK32 MSS403010 Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
AUL24 BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI00 BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 50 Unit of competency
AWC68 MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
OBQ69 ICPSUP2160 Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment 30 Unit of competency
AUH47 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
AWX32 SIRXCEG005 Maintain business to business relationships 30 Unit of competency
AUH06 BSBDES601 Manage design realisation 50 Unit of competency
AUH42 BSBMGT608 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 60 Unit of competency
AUJ03 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AUL85 BSBSMB403 Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
AUH17 BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
AWY84 TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AUO97 ICPSUP553 Prepare production costing estimates 50 Unit of competency
AUH38 BSBMKG401 Profile the market 40 Unit of competency
AUM05 BSBMKG413 Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
AUN21 ICPSUP583 Troubleshoot and optimise the production process 50 Unit of competency
AUN84 ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
AUH57 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC6 ICP50115 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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