Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
ICP20115
AWB3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/01/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 26/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the printing and graphic arts industry. They work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context.
It is a preparatory qualification that can be used as a pathway into a range of specialist Certificate III qualifications within 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) units- four (4) core units, plus
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- eight (8) elective units must be selected from the elective groups below
- three (3) elective units may be selected from the remaining units or from qualifications at the same level or one level higher in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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.
Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for advice about choosing electives to support specialisations in particular sectors of the printing and graphics arts industry.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUO62 | ICPSUP262 | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUO73 | ICPSUP216 | Inspect quality against required standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUN93 | ICPSUP260 | Maintain a safe work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK77 | BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Converting, Binding and Finishing Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
3. Group B Ink Manufacture Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUN34 | ICPINK221 | Blend chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUO32 | ICPINK251 | Filter and pack product | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUO50 | ICPINK331 | Manufacture inks and coatings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUP04 | ICPINK335 | Manufacture varnish and resin | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUO37 | ICPINK211 | Select and prepare materials for production | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Digital Media Technologies
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM55 | ICPDMT263 | Access and use the internet | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUO86 | ICPDMT321 | Capture a digital image | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUP99 | ICTWEB429 | Create a markup language document to specification | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUN40 | ICPDMT296 | Create and test an interactive CD-ROM/DVD | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUO54 | ICPDMT322 | Edit a digital image | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Pre-press Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
6. Group E Printing Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
7. Group F Screen Printing Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
8. Group G Support Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) and up to eleven (11) units must be selected from the elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC3 | ICP20120 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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