Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Print Communications
Certificate III in Print Communications
ICP31415
AZM0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/12/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 15/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-media tradesperson. 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (21) units- four (4) core units, plus
- seventeen (17) elective units of which:
- eight (8) elective units must be from Group A
- four (4) elective units must be from Group B
- the remaining five (5) elective units may be selected from Groups A, B and or C, or any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUO62 | ICPSUP262 | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUO73 | ICPSUP216 | Inspect quality against required standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUN93 | ICPSUP260 | Maintain a safe work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK77 | BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least eight (8) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF0 | ICP30115 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production) | Qualification |
| AWA3 | ICP30215 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress) | Qualification |
| AWD3 | ICP30315 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC1 | ICP31420 | Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships