Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:27 AM AWST
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Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
ICP50305
C853
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/07/2005 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Qualification requirements: 19 units (9 core and 10 elective units) plus any specified pre-requisite units.1. Core Units
All of the following core units must be undertaken but in exceptional circumstances, up to two of the core units of competency can be exchanged with competency standards from the elective list below except for the three compulsory units:
- ICPSU216B Inspect quality against required standards
- ICPSU261B Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards OR ICPSU260B Maintain a safe work environment
- ICPSU262B Communicate in the workplace
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0508 | ICPSU262B | Communicate in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0539 | ICPSU684B | Determine and improve process capability | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C7044 | BSBFLM509B | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0507 | ICPSU261B | Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0497 | ICPSU216B | Inspect quality against required standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0506 | ICPSU260B | Maintain a safe work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0527 | ICPSU458B | Monitor production workflow | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0535 | ICPSU553B | Prepare production costing estimates | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0534 | ICPSU516B | Set and apply quality standards | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0538 | ICPSU583B | Troubleshoot and optimise the production process | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Print Specialist
Up to two (2) of the required elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package provided that the units selected are from the same qualification level or the next higher qualification level. Unit selected is by negotiation and mutual agreement between the employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
Choose 10 elective units from the list (stated in the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05) as directed below.
Print Specialist Streams
At least one set of two units must be chosen from the Print Specialist Streams and the remaining electives from the other list (stated in the Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05).
Once one set of two units from the Print Specialist Streams has been chosen additional units from the Print Specialist Streams can be chosen on an individual basis.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0447 | ICPPR432B | Produce specialised lithographic printed product | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0461 | ICPPR531B | Set up for specialised lithographic printing | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units
Choose 8 units from the list, 6 of which must be from Diploma level or above.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7047 | BSBFLM512A | Ensure team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0530 | ICPSU485B | Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0537 | ICPSU561B | Implement and monitor OHS | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7040 | BSBFLM503B | Manage effective workplace relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7039 | BSBFLM501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0412 | ICPPP452B | Output complex images direct to plate or press | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0443 | ICPPR414B | Produce specialised flexographic printed product | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0459 | ICPPR513B | Set up for specialised flexographic printing | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH3 | ICP51399 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W792 | ICP50310 | Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 22/06/2006.