Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP30512
J184
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 13/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry. Print machinists typically set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers and work on a range of printed products. They prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Print machinist
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21) units- four (4) core units plus
- seventeen (7) elective units, of which;
- eleven (11) elective units from Group A plus
- of the remaining six (6) elective units:
- up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group C elective units listed below.
- one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B elective units. The remaining elective units
may be selected from Group C elective units.
- one (1) elective unit 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
At least eleven (11) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note:
ICPKN312C or ICPKN321A may be chosen, NOT both.
ICPSU201C or ICPSU202C may be chosen, NOT both.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3207 | ICPPR496A | Set up and produce complex digital print | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3290 | ICPPR392A | Set up and produce specialised digital print | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D3190 | ICPPR413C | Set up for complex flexographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3192 | ICPPR421C | Set up for complex gravure printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3194 | ICPPR431C | Set up for complex lithographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3196 | ICPPR441C | Set up for complex pad printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3198 | ICPPR451C | Set up for complex relief printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options..
Note:
ICPPR314C or ICPPR321C may be chosen, NOT both.
ICPPR322C or ICPPR331C may be chosen, NOT both.
ICPPR221C or ICPPR341C may be chosen, NOT both.
ICPPR342C or ICPPR382C may be chosen, NOT both.
ICPPR384A or ICPPR394A may be chosen, NOT both.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W776 | ICP30510 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVW9 | ICP30515 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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