Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP31399
C254
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/01/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. ELECTIVE
To achieve the Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) learners must complete eighteen (18) units including at least five (5) at "c" level or above. OR sixteen (16) units including at least 1 at "c" level and two (2) at "d" level. PLUS ONE appropriate holistic knowledge component (C3262 or C3266)(not counted in formula for certification). Learners to complete C3262 ICPKN12A -Demonstrate Knowledge & Requirements of Printing Machining OR C3266 ICPKN16A - Demonstrae Knowledge & Requirements of Paper and Printing Processes. * Learners may select from Groups 1 to 7. *
2. ELECTIVES
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTED COMPETENCY SETS - ALSO A SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES TO A MAXIMUM OF 910 HOURS ILLUSTRATION OF SUITABLE COMPETENCIES FOR LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3314 | ICPPP67BA | Make offset lithographic plates | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3334 | ICPPR32CA | Produce basic lithographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3335 | ICPPR32DA | Produce complex lithographic printed product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3332 | ICPPR31BA | Set up for basic lithographic printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3333 | ICPPR31DA | Set up for complex lithographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVE
ILLUSTRATION OF SUITABLE COMPETENCIES FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3315 | ICPPP68BA | Make photopolymer plates (flexographic) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3322 | ICPPR11BA | Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3323 | ICPPR11DA | Mount and proof flexographic plates for complex printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3326 | ICPPR14CA | Produce basic flexographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3327 | ICPPR14DA | Produce complex flexographic printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3324 | ICPPR13BA | Set up for basic flexographic printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3325 | ICPPR13DA | Set up for complex flexographic printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. ELECTIVE
ILLUSTRATION OF SUITABLE COMPETENCIES FOR DIGITAL PRINTING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3352 | ICPPR82BA | Produce electronic / digital printed product (basic) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3353 | ICPPR82CA | Produce electronic / digital printed product (complex) | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3350 | ICPPR81BA | Set up for electronic / digital printing (basic) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3351 | ICPPR81CA | Set up for electronic / digital printing (complex) | 50 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVE
ILLUSTRATION OF SUITABLE COMPETENCIES FOR RELIEF PRINTING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3223 | ICPCF26BA | Produce basic flat bed die cut or embossed product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3342 | ICPPR52CA | Produce basic relief printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3343 | ICPPR52DA | Produce complex relief printed product | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3345 | ICPPR62BA | Produce foil stamped product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3340 | ICPPR51BA | Set up for basic relief printing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3341 | ICPPR51DA | Set up for complex relief printing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3344 | ICPPR61BA | Set up for foil stamping | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3221 | ICPCF25BA | Set up machine for basic flat bed die cutting or embossing | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVES Printing Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3346 | ICPPR71BA | Set up for coating (basic) | 30 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVE
Converting Binding and Finishing Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3230 | ICPCF32BA | Produce basic cut (flat bed) product | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3303 | Certificate III in Printing Machining | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C837 | ICP30505 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is a representation of the qualification ICP32199
taken from the Printing
and Graphic Arts Training Package which should be consulted for full
descriptions of its
requirements ICP 32199 endorsed till the 28/02/2002.
2. A selection of additional competencies are required to complete a
maximum of 910 hours.
3. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National
Training Authority. RTO's who
wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by their
State accrediting body.
4. Further information on this qualification is contained in the
Training Package available from
Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9639 9836.
5. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central TAFE on 07/12/2000.
6. This qualification was amended by Central TAFE on 27/03/03 to reflect the structure as outlined in the Australian
Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package by deleting groups 1 & 2 and adding them to original group 3
(now group 1) and deleting unit C3385 Perform Laboratory Quality Test of Material and Finished Product .
Entry Requirements
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