Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management

Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management

Qualification
National Code:
ICP40120
State Code:
BFB7
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
715
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 working in the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They also take responsibility for production flow and provide supervision and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others. Individuals undertaking this unit should have significant experience in the Printing and Graphic Arts industry.
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 = fifteen (15)
- five (5) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units must be selected, of which:
- four (4) elective units must be selected from Group A Technical units
- four (4) elective units must be selected from Group B Support units
- two (2) units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.

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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBP74 ICPKNW3220 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry 80 Unit of competency
OBQ86 ICPSUP4620 Facilitate communication in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
AWF71 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 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

Four (4) elective units must 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
OBP68 ICPDMT2630 Access and use the internet 20 Unit of competency
OBQ20 ICPPRN4980 Adapt digital content for publication on different devices 65 Unit of competency
AUQ02 ICTWEB510 Analyse information and assign meta tags 20 Unit of competency
OBQ16 ICPPRN4940 Apply advanced software applications to digital production 70 Unit of competency
OBP98 ICPPRN3850 Apply software applications to digital production 45 Unit of competency
AWF51 CUADIG401 Author interactive media 50 Unit of competency
OBP70 ICPDMT3210 Capture digital images 30 Unit of competency
OBQ42 ICPPRP4210 Compose and evaluate typography 50 Unit of competency
AWJ29 CUADIG501 Coordinate the testing of interactive media products 40 Unit of competency
AWK03 CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations 75 Unit of competency
AWF65 CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models 75 Unit of competency
AUP68 ICTNWK414 Create a common gateway interface script 40 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
AUQ05 ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages 30 Unit of competency
OBQ37 ICPPRP3250 Create graphics using graphics applications 60 Unit of competency
OBQ36 ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout applications 60 Unit of competency
AWJ33 CUADIG403 Create user interfaces 50 Unit of competency
AWJ35 CUADIG304 Create visual design components 40 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
OBQ21 ICPPRP2110 Develop basic design concepts 30 Unit of competency
AUW89 ICTWEB506 Develop complex cascading style sheets 40 Unit of competency
OBQ33 ICPPRP3110 Develop detailed design concepts 30 Unit of competency
OBQ47 ICPPRP4940 Develop document content and structure 60 Unit of competency
AUP97 ICTWEB419 Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website 20 Unit of competency
AUO45 ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
OBP71 ICPDMT3220 Edit digital images 40 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
AWN60 TLIA2041 Manually sort mail and parcels 20 Unit of competency
OBQ07 ICPPRN4110 Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ40 ICPPRP3850 Operate databases for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ25 ICPPRP2520 Output images 30 Unit of competency
OBQ38 ICPPRP3340 Prepare imposition format for printing processes 50 Unit of competency
OBP95 ICPPRN3820 Produce and manage complex digital print 60 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
AUM78 ICPCBF467 Restore books 70 Unit of competency
AUO82 ICPCBF303 Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines 30 Unit of competency
OBQ22 ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type 30 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
OBP65 ICPCBF3950 Set up and operate folder gluer machine 50 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
AUM77 ICPCBF465 Set up and produce hand-bound book 70 Unit of competency
OBQ17 ICPPRN4950 Set up and use complex colour management for production 90 Unit of competency
OBQ08 ICPPRN4130 Set up for complex flexographic printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ10 ICPPRN4210 Set up for complex gravure printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ11 ICPPRN4310 Set up for complex lithographic printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ12 ICPPRN4410 Set up for complex pad printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ13 ICPPRN4510 Set up for complex relief printing 50 Unit of competency
OBP57 ICPCBF3430 Set up machine for complex collating 60 Unit of competency
OBP55 ICPCBF3410 Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding 50 Unit of competency
AUO33 ICPPRP411 Undertake a complex design brief 30 Unit of competency
OBQ00 ICPPRN3870 Use colour management for production 55 Unit of competency
AUO44 ICPPRN284 Use colour management systems 25 Unit of competency
OBP64 ICPCBF3910 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) 50 Unit of competency
OBQ19 ICPPRN4970 Work with digital information 65 Unit of competency
3. Group B Support Units

Four (4) elective units must 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
WH897 AUMAQA001 Apply quality assurance techniques 50 Unit of competency
OBQ83 ICPSUP3570 Apply quick changeover procedures 20 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
AUM11 BSBIPR601 Develop and implement strategies for intellectual property management 60 Unit of competency
AUH87 BSBPRO401 Develop product knowledge 20 Unit of competency
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
AUI86 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 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
AUJ31 BSBSLS407 Identify and plan sales prospects 40 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
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUN51 ICPSUP352 Plan operational processes 50 Unit of competency
AWY84 TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
OBQ65 ICPSUP2030 Prepare and maintain the work area 60 Unit of competency
OBQ14 ICPPRN4840 Prepare for variable data printing 50 Unit of competency
AUO97 ICPSUP553 Prepare production costing estimates 50 Unit of competency
OBQ64 ICPSUP2020 Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine 20 Unit of competency
AUH05 BSBSLS408 Present, secure and support sales solutions 40 Unit of competency
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
AUM05 BSBMKG413 Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
OBQ73 ICPSUP2430 Reconcile process outputs 30 Unit of competency
OBQ15 ICPPRN4930 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations 50 Unit of competency
AUN61 ICPSUP482 Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery 50 Unit of competency
OBQ79 ICPSUP2820 Undertake basic machine maintenance 30 Unit of competency
AUN84 ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
OBQ82 ICPSUP3420 Undertake inventory procedures 30 Unit of competency
OBP64 ICPCBF3910 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) 50 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWA7 ICP40115 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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