Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Qualification first released with ICP10 Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package version 2.0. Core unit ‘BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices’ replaced with ‘BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices’, and native and imported units updated. Replaces ICP30610 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing). |
Description
This qualification applies to individuals working as screen printers in the printing and graphic arts industry. They set up and operate power driven or hand-operated, screen printing machines to create visual images. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
- Screen printer and stencil preparer
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification. However, the preferred pathway for candidates entering this qualification is one of the following qualifications:
- ICP20110 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
- ICP20210 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing)
- ICP20410 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Production Support)
- ICP20510 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing).
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
- ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
- ICP40710 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Units in Qualification with Prerequisites
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Prerequisite units required |
ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept |
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept |
ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image |
ICPPP221C Select and apply type |
ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced) |
ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 21 units
4 core units plus
11 elective units from Group A plus
6 elective units from Group B, Group C or Group D.
Up to 2 elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
At least 1 elective unit must be selected from Group B and 1 elective unit from Group C. The remaining elective units may be selected from Group B, Group C or Group D elective units.
Up to 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same qualification level or one level higher, in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the qualification level, 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.
Core Units
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards
ICPSU260C Maintain a safe work environment
ICPSU262C Communicate in the workplace
Group A Elective Units
ICPKN314C Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector
ICPPP382C Produce computer image for screen printing
ICPSP215C Prepare screen
ICPSP233C Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil
ICPSP311C Reclaim screen manually
ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area
ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives
ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations
ICPSU281C Use computer systems
ICPSU352C Plan operational processes
ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team
Group B Elective Units
ICPSP235C Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method
ICPSP337D Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method
ICPSP282A Prepare film for basic screen printing
ICPSP333C Automatically prepare direct emulsion stencil
ICPSP339C Prepare stencil using direct projection method
ICPSP341C Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method
Group C Elective Units
ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints OR
ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints OR
ICPSP376C Operate an automatic screen printing machine OR
ICPSP374C Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine
Group D Elective Units
ICPCF220C Produce basic converted or finished product
ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product
ICPCF225C Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing
ICPCF231C Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept
ICPPP221C Select and apply type
ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction
ICPPP223C Photograph a line image
ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPP231C Manually combine spot colour and basic four-colour images
ICPPP232C Electronically combine and assemble data
ICPPP252C Output images
ICPPP283C Prepare artwork for screen printing
ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept
ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image
ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction
ICPPP323C Photograph and produce halftone images
ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes
ICPPP352C Output complex images
ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction
ICPPP430C Manage colour
ICPPR342C Produce complex pad printed product
ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print
ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing
ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print
ICPSP211C Reclaim screen automatically
ICPSP221C Prepare substrate
ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints
ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints
ICPSP281C Finish screen print products
ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit
ICPSP383A Prepare film for complex screen printing
ICPSU241C Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing
ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced)
ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced)
ICPSU323C Dispose of waste
ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling
ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources
ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education
MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work
MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements
MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis
MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools