Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
ICP30212
J181
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-press tradesperson in the printing and graphic arts industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text to meet production and design requirements and apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with, and characteristic to, the print medium. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21) units- four (4) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units from Group A plus
- five (5) elective units from Group B.
Up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
Two (2) elective units must be selected from the Group B elective units.
Up to three (3) Group B elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same qualification level or one level higher, in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification level, 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
Twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3097 | ICPMM263C | Access and use the Internet | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3086 | ICPKN311C | Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3130 | ICPPP324C | Create pages using a page layout application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3107 | ICPPP211C | Develop a basic design concept | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3128 | ICPPP322C | Digitise images for reproduction | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3114 | ICPPP252C | Output images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3134 | ICPPP334C | Prepare an imposition format for printing processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3127 | ICPPP321C | Produce a typographic image | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3111 | ICPPP225C | Produce graphics using a graphics application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3110 | ICPPP224C | Produce pages using a page layout application | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3108 | ICPPP221C | Select and apply type | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3143 | ICPPP397A | Transfer digital files | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3141 | ICPPP386C | Undertake digital proofing | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group B..
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W773 | ICP30210 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA3 | ICP30215 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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