Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
ICP20110
W761
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Fifteen (15)Four (4) core units plus;
Eleven (11) elective units
At least one (1) elective unit must be selected from at least five (5) of the six (6) elective groups.
Up to three (3) of the 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 |
| 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 - Converting, Binding and Finishing
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units - Multimedia
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3097 | ICPMM263C | Access and use the Internet | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3098 | ICPMM296C | Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units - Pre-press
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units - Printing
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3155 | ICPPR211C | Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3164 | ICPPR282C | Produce and manage basic digital print | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3163 | ICPPR272C | Produce basic coated product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3156 | ICPPR214C | Produce basic flexographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3157 | ICPPR222C | Produce basic gravure printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3158 | ICPPR232C | Produce basic lithographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3159 | ICPPR242C | Produce basic pad printed product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3170 | ICPPR288A | Produce basic relief printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3161 | ICPPR262C | Produce foil stamped product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3181 | ICPPR384A | Set up and produce basic digital print | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3162 | ICPPR271C | Set up for basic coating | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3160 | ICPPR261C | Set up for foil stamping | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units - Screen Printing
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units - Support
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from at least five (5) of the six (6) groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C822 | ICP20105 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWB3 | ICP20115 | Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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