Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP40310
W785
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as a print machinist in the printing and graphic arts industry. They prepare material, set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the print medium and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Print machinist (technician)
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10) unitsFour (4) core units plus;
Six (6) elective units
At least one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group A elective units and at least one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B elective units. The remaining elective units may be selected from Group A, B or C.
Up to two (2) of the elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same level or one level higher, in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3205 | ICPPR493C | Set up and monitor in-line printing operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3279 | ICPSU482C | Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3203 | ICPPR491C | Use on-press monitoring of print quality | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3204 | ICPPR492C | Use on-press print control devices | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3182 | ICPPR385A | Apply software applications to digital production | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3166 | ICPPR284A | Introduction to colour management | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D3207 | ICPPR496A | Set up and produce complex digital print | 60 | 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 |
| D3184 | ICPPR387A | Use colour management for production | 55 | Unit of competency |
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.
4. Group C Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C846 | ICP40305 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA7 | ICP40115 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification requires the completion of all units of competency (core and electives) necessary for the award of ICP30512 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing), or equivalent vocational competencies.
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