Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP40305
C846
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/07/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Qualification requirements: ICP30505 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) plus 8 units (4 core and 4 elective units) plus any specified prerequisite units.1. Core Units
All of the following core units must be undertaken but in exceptional circumstances, up to two of the core units of competency can be exchanged with competency standards from the elective list below except for the three compulsory units:
- ICPSU216B Inspect quality against required standards
- ICPSU261B Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards OR ICPSU260B Maintain a safe work environment
- ICPSU262B Communicate in the workplace
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0458 | ICPPR493B | Set up and monitor in-line printing operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0529 | ICPSU482B | Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0456 | ICPPR491B | Use on-press monitoring of print quality | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0457 | ICPPR492B | Use on-press print control devices | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Print Process Stream
Up to two (2) of the required elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package provided that the units selected are from the same qualification level or the next higher qualification level. Unit selection is by negotiation and mutual agreement between the employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
Choose 4 elective units from the lists (stated in the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05) as directed below.
(a) At least one unit must be chosen from the Print Process Streams
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0442 | ICPPR413B | Set up for complex flexographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Specialist Stream
(b) At least one Specialist Stream must be chosen.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0447 | ICPPR432B | Produce specialised lithographic printed product | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0461 | ICPPR531B | Set up for specialised lithographic printing | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Other Elective Units
(c) Choose a further 1 elective.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0530 | ICPSU485B | Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH2 | ICP41399 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W785 | ICP40310 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 22/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
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