Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Print Manufacturing

Certificate III in Print Manufacturing

Qualification
National Code:
ICP31315
State Code:
AZL5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
15/01/2016
Approved Date
28/06/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
730
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
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 in the print manufacturing area creating printed products by hand or machine. They are responsible for post-press and finishing stages of the print process and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may provide 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 one (21)
- 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
- three (3) elective units must be from Groups A, B and or C
- the remaining two (2) elective units may be selected from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate III or IV level.

This qualification can provide for specialisations in particular areas of print manufacturing. Elective units that support the particular specialisation must be selected from Group B. Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for specific advice about choosing electives to support specialisations.

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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK34 ICPPTD304 Apply problem solving techniques to 3D printing maintenance and operation 70 Unit of competency
AUN43 ICPSUP357 Apply quick changeover procedures 20 Unit of competency
AUN34 ICPINK221 Blend chemicals 20 Unit of competency
AUO57 ICPPRP281 Design basic carton 30 Unit of competency
AWG43 ICPKNW322 Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry 80 Unit of competency
AUN31 ICPPRP430 Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
OAK35 ICPPTD301 Manipulate 3D files in preparation for 3D printing 70 Unit of competency
D4893 TLIA2041A Manually sort mail and parcels 20 Unit of competency
AUO50 ICPINK331 Manufacture inks and coatings 50 Unit of competency
AUN51 ICPSUP352 Plan operational processes 50 Unit of competency
AUP36 ICPSUP203 Prepare and maintain the work area 60 Unit of competency
AUO42 ICPSUP212 Prepare coatings and adhesives 30 Unit of competency
AUN66 ICPSUP211 Prepare ink and additives 30 Unit of competency
AUO41 ICPPRN282 Produce and manage basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
AUO25 ICPPRN272 Produce basic coated product 50 Unit of competency
AUM67 ICPCBF244 Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product 40 Unit of competency
AUM56 ICPCBF220 Produce basic converted or finished product 30 Unit of competency
AUO20 ICPCBF232 Produce basic flat-bed cut product 20 Unit of competency
AUN71 ICPCBF226 Produce basic flat-bed die cut or embossed product 20 Unit of competency
AUN94 ICPCBF282 Produce basic laminated product 30 Unit of competency
AUN29 ICPPRN288 Produce basic relief printed product 50 Unit of competency
AUP27 ICPCBF242 Produce basic single or continuous folded product 30 Unit of competency
AUN22 ICPPRN262 Produce foil stamped product 30 Unit of competency
AUO52 ICPCBF298 Run and monitor sack and bag machines 20 Unit of competency
AUO37 ICPINK211 Select and prepare materials for production 20 Unit of competency
OAK32 ICPPTD302 Set up and produce 3D prints 70 Unit of competency
OAK33 ICPPTD303 Set up and produce 3D scans 70 Unit of competency
AUP31 ICPPRN384 Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
AUP21 ICPCBF221 Set up and produce basic guillotined product 30 Unit of competency
AUP35 ICPPRN271 Set up for basic coating 30 Unit of competency
AUN19 ICPPRN313 Set up for basic flexographic printing 30 Unit of competency
AUO08 ICPPRN393 Set up for basic relief printing 30 Unit of competency
AUO14 ICPPRN261 Set up for foil stamping 30 Unit of competency
AUP25 ICPCBF261 Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening 30 Unit of competency
AUP29 ICPCBF306 Set up machine for basic carton folding and gluing 40 Unit of competency
AUO34 ICPCBF243 Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section) 40 Unit of competency
AUO99 ICPCBF231 Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting 30 Unit of competency
AUN12 ICPCBF225 Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing 20 Unit of competency
AUO83 ICPCBF281 Set up machine for basic laminating 30 Unit of competency
AUM58 ICPCBF241 Set up machine for basic single or continuous folding 30 Unit of competency
AUN84 ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUO76 ICPCBF371 Decorate paper 20 Unit of competency
AUN38 ICPPRP481 Design complex carton 50 Unit of competency
AUN83 ICPPRP322 Digitise images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
AUO80 ICPPRP385 Operate a database for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
AUO13 ICPCBF407 Operate a smart card machine and pack product 60 Unit of competency
AUO67 ICPCBF311 Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making 50 Unit of competency
AUM81 ICPPRN383 Prepare for personalised digital printing 40 Unit of competency
AUO61 ICPPRN484 Prepare for variable data printing 50 Unit of competency
AUM65 ICPSUP202 Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine 20 Unit of competency
AUN55 ICPSUP201 Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine 30 Unit of competency
AUO29 ICPPRN382 Produce and manage complex digital print 60 Unit of competency
AUO15 ICPCBF362 Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product 50 Unit of competency
AUO30 ICPCBF344 Produce complex collated or inserted product 60 Unit of competency
AUM60 ICPCBF320 Produce complex converted or finished product 40 Unit of competency
AUN59 ICPCBF426 Produce complex flat-bed die cut or embossed product 20 Unit of competency
AUO10 ICPPRN314 Produce complex flexographic printed product 50 Unit of competency
AUM94 ICPCBF309 Produce complex folded and glued cartons 60 Unit of competency
AUO56 ICPCBF382 Produce complex laminated product 50 Unit of competency
AUM64 ICPCBF328 Produce complex rotary die cut or embossed product 20 Unit of competency
AUO77 ICPCBF342 Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product 50 Unit of competency
AUM80 ICPCBF307 Produce double-faced web 30 Unit of competency
AUN62 ICPCBF392 Produce product on window gluer 40 Unit of competency
AUM74 ICPCBF305 Produce single-faced web 30 Unit of competency
AUO82 ICPCBF303 Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines 30 Unit of competency
AUM85 ICPCBF300 Run and monitor in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture 30 Unit of competency
AUN74 ICPCBF312 Set cutting forme and strippers 50 Unit of competency
AUP38 ICPCBF406 Set up and load in-line smart card machine 60 Unit of competency
AUP18 ICPPRN493 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations 50 Unit of competency
AUN05 ICPCBF395 Set up and operate folder gluer machine 50 Unit of competency
AUO81 ICPCBF321 Set up and produce complex guillotined product 50 Unit of competency
AUM77 ICPCBF465 Set up and produce hand-bound book 70 Unit of competency
AUN63 ICPCBF369 Set up and produce hand-made box 50 Unit of competency
AUN28 ICPCBF398 Set up in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture 30 Unit of competency
AUP16 ICPCBF396 Set up in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for envelope manufacture 50 Unit of competency
AUP06 ICPCBF361 Set up machine for complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastening 50 Unit of competency
AUP08 ICPCBF410 Set up machine for complex carton folding and gluing 60 Unit of competency
AUN23 ICPCBF343 Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet/section/reel) 60 Unit of competency
AUN81 ICPCBF381 Set up machine for complex laminating 50 Unit of competency
AUN17 ICPCBF327 Set up machine for complex rotary die cutting or embossing 50 Unit of competency
AUN42 ICPCBF341 Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding 50 Unit of competency
AUN24 ICPCBF393 Set up machine for envelope manufacture 30 Unit of competency
AUM84 ICPCBF294 Set up profile cutting for envelope manufacture 20 Unit of competency
AUP11 ICPCBF326 Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting 50 Unit of competency
AUO79 ICPCBF391 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) 50 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUM70 ICPSUP487 Analyse manual handling processes 60 Unit of competency
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
AUN65 ICPSUP362 Communicate as part of a work team 30 Unit of competency
AUI88 BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation 20 Unit of competency
AUN30 ICPSUP456 Control production 50 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
AUO43 ICPSUP323 Dispose of waste 30 Unit of competency
AUO64 ICPSUP488 Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
AUN18 ICPSUP235 Lift loads mechanically 30 Unit of competency
WA675 MSL933001A Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
AUO22 ICPSUP554 Manage teams 50 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WA696 MSL954001A Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan 40 Unit of competency
AUN44 ICPSUP381 Operate and maintain computer resources 50 Unit of competency
AUO65 ICPSUP208 Operate and monitor machines (basic) 30 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AUM93 ICPSUP321 Pack and dispatch (advanced) 50 Unit of competency
AUO90 ICPSUP221 Pack and dispatch product 30 Unit of competency
AUN89 ICPSUP222 Pack and dispatch solid waste 30 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AUN78 ICPSUP263 Perform basic industry calculations 30 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
AUP41 ICPSUP417 Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product 50 Unit of competency
AUO49 ICPSUP311 Prepare ink and additives (advanced) 30 Unit of competency
AUM68 ICPSUP207 Prepare machine for operation (basic) 30 Unit of competency
WA706 MSL973002A Prepare working solutions 80 Unit of competency
WA717 MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions 60 Unit of competency
AUO36 ICPSUP271 Provide basic instruction for a task 50 Unit of competency
AUM63 ICPSUP345 Purchase materials and schedule deliveries 50 Unit of competency
AUN76 ICPSUP243 Reconcile process outputs 30 Unit of competency
AUN88 ICPSUP236 Shift loads mechanically 30 Unit of competency
AUJ78 BSBFLM309 Support continuous improvement systems and processes 30 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
AUO78 ICPSUP282 Undertake basic machine maintenance 30 Unit of competency
AUM71 ICPSUP342 Undertake inventory procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
AUN16 ICPSUP241 Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing 30 Unit of competency
AUN98 ICPSUP281 Use computer systems 30 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

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