Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
ICP40110
W783
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 in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They design layouts and assemble text and graphics into page formats for printing, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the reproduction of images for the print medium and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also take responsibility for production flow and provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Pre-press technician
Production controller
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Ten (10)Eight (8) elective units from Group A plus;
Two (2) elective units from Group B
Up to two (2) elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
Up to two (2) Group B 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. Group A Elective Units
Eight (8) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9157 | AUM4012A | Apply quality assurance techniques | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3145 | ICPPP421C | Compose and evaluate typography | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3126 | ICPPP311C | Develop a detailed design concept | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3149 | ICPPP435C | Generate complex imposition | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3148 | ICPPP430C | Manage colour | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D3135 | ICPPP352C | Output complex images | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3114 | ICPPP252C | Output images | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3152 | ICPPP484C | Set up and operate automated workflow | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3184 | ICPPR387A | Use colour management for production | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Elective Units
Two (2) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C844 | ICP40105 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA7 | ICP40115 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification requires the completion of all units of competency (core and electives) necessary for the award of ICP30212 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press), or equivalent vocational competencies.
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