Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

Qualification
National Code:
ICP31420
State Code:
BFC1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
06/05/2020
Approved Date
02/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
850
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/07/2021 Current Approved
1.00 06/05/2020 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 one (21)
- five (5) core units, plus
- sixteen (16) elective units of which:
- six (6) elective units must be from Group A Technical units
- four (4) elective units must be from Group A Prepress Technical units or B Print Technical units
- three (3) elective units must be chosen from Group A Prepress Technical units , Group B Print Technical units, Group C Support units or any other qualification in ICP Training Package at this level or one level below or above
- three (3) elective units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.

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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBQ75 ICPSUP2620 Communicate in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
OBP74 ICPKNW3220 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry 80 Unit of competency
OBQ69 ICPSUP2160 Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment 30 Unit of competency
OBQ74 ICPSUP2600 Maintain a safe work environment 30 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
2. Group A Prepress Technical Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A Technical units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBP68 ICPDMT2630 Access and use the internet 20 Unit of competency
OBQ36 ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout applications 60 Unit of competency
OBQ21 ICPPRP2110 Develop basic design concepts 30 Unit of competency
AWK36 CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas 70 Unit of competency
AUO45 ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
OBQ35 ICPPRP3220 Digitise images for reproduction 50 Unit of competency
OBP71 ICPDMT3220 Edit digital images 40 Unit of competency
AUO94 ICPPRP333 Electronically combine complex images 60 Unit of competency
AWF53 CUADIG201 Maintain interactive content 30 Unit of competency
OBQ25 ICPPRP2520 Output images 30 Unit of competency
OBQ56 ICPSCP2820 Prepare film for basic screen printing 30 Unit of competency
OBQ62 ICPSCP3830 Prepare film for complex screen printing 30 Unit of competency
OBP81 ICPPRN2820 Produce and manage basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
OBQ23 ICPPRP2250 Produce graphics using graphics applications 60 Unit of competency
AUP32 ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application 60 Unit of competency
OBQ30 ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online and screen display 55 Unit of competency
OBQ27 ICPPRP2660 Produce relief plates 30 Unit of competency
OBQ34 ICPPRP3210 Produce typographic images 50 Unit of competency
OBQ26 ICPPRP2600 Proof images 30 Unit of competency
OBQ31 ICPPRP2860 Scan images for reproduction 30 Unit of competency
OBQ22 ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type 30 Unit of competency
OBQ32 ICPPRP2970 Transfer digital files 40 Unit of competency
AWK37 CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniques 40 Unit of competency
AUO44 ICPPRN284 Use colour management systems 25 Unit of competency
AWI97 CUAGRD302 Use typography techniques 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Print Technical Units

Four (4) units must be chosen from Group A Prepress Technical units or B Print Technical units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBQ43 ICPPRP4230 Apply colour to design briefs 80 Unit of competency
AWJ34 CUADIG404 Apply scripting language in authoring 60 Unit of competency
OBP98 ICPPRN3850 Apply software applications to digital production 45 Unit of competency
OBP70 ICPDMT3210 Capture digital images 30 Unit of competency
OBQ42 ICPPRP4210 Compose and evaluate typography 50 Unit of competency
AWK04 CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations 60 Unit of competency
OBQ37 ICPPRP3250 Create graphics using graphics applications 60 Unit of competency
OBQ33 ICPPRP3110 Develop detailed design concepts 30 Unit of competency
OBQ45 ICPPRP4350 Generate complex imposition 50 Unit of competency
OBQ41 ICPPRP3960 Generate high-end PDF files 50 Unit of competency
OBQ03 ICPPRN3900 Generate proofs for digital production 25 Unit of competency
OBP73 ICPDMT3460 Incorporate video into multimedia presentations 40 Unit of competency
AWK31 CUAACD401 Integrate colour theory and design processes 20 Unit of competency
OBQ44 ICPPRP4300 Manage colour 70 Unit of competency
OBQ02 ICPPRN3890 Manage digital files 35 Unit of competency
OBP72 ICPDMT3440 Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations 40 Unit of competency
OBQ40 ICPPRP3850 Operate databases for digital printing 50 Unit of competency
OBQ01 ICPPRN3880 Preflight and import complex images for digital devices 70 Unit of competency
OBP96 ICPPRN3830 Prepare for personalised digital printing 40 Unit of competency
OBQ38 ICPPRP3340 Prepare imposition format for printing processes 50 Unit of competency
OBQ29 ICPPRP2680 Produce flexographic photopolymer plates 30 Unit of competency
OBQ28 ICPPRP2670 Produce offset lithographic plates 30 Unit of competency
OBP97 ICPPRN3840 Set up and produce basic digital print 50 Unit of competency
OBQ17 ICPPRN4950 Set up and use complex colour management for production 90 Unit of competency
AUO33 ICPPRP411 Undertake a complex design brief 30 Unit of competency
AUN90 ICPPRP386 Undertake digital proofing 30 Unit of competency
OBQ00 ICPPRN3870 Use colour management for production 55 Unit of competency
OBQ19 ICPPRN4970 Work with digital information 65 Unit of competency
4. Group C Support Units

Three (3) elective units must be chosen from Group A Prepress Technical units or Group B Print Technical units or Group C Support units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ02 ICTWEB510 Analyse information and assign meta tags 20 Unit of competency
BAK48 MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
BAK55 MSS402001 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
OAF04 MSS402082 Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
AUP82 ICTWEB410 Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites 20 Unit of competency
AUI88 BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation 20 Unit of competency
AUP68 ICTNWK414 Create a common gateway interface script 40 Unit of competency
AUP99 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
OBP69 ICPDMT2960 Create and test interactive storage devices 20 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OAF44 MSMPMC326 Deliver customer service 20 Unit of competency
AUW89 ICTWEB506 Develop complex cascading style sheets 40 Unit of competency
AUP98 ICTWEB421 Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards 30 Unit of competency
AUJ90 BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms 50 Unit of competency
AUI59 BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
BAK53 MSS402010 Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
AUO36 ICPSUP271 Provide basic instruction for a task 50 Unit of competency
BAK54 MSS402002 Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
AUN84 ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling 50 Unit of competency
BAK40 MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
AUP89 ICTWEB418 Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website 20 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM0 ICP31415 Certificate III in Print Communications Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

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