Qualification details

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with ICP10 Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package version 2.0. Imported elective units updated with the most current equivalent. Group A elective unit ICPKN313C replaced with ICPKN318C.
Release 1	This Qualification first released with ICP10 Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package version 1.0.

Description

This qualification applies to individuals engaged in production coordination in the mail house sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles 

• Production/process scheduler
• Team/production supervisor

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:

• ICP31010 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House).

Pathways from the qualification 

At the completion of this qualification students could choose to enter a:

• ICP50410 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
• ICP50510 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement).

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 

Code and title	Prerequisite units required
ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print	ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print
ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow	ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards

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	reading and interpreting job requirements from the job documentation or production control system
Teamwork	maintaining the production process in association with others
Problem solving	monitoring production work flow, anticipating problems and addressing them early troubleshooting and optimising materials and machinery
Initiative and enterprise	identifying opportunities for improvement when monitoring production processes
Planning and organising	ensuring materials for envelope manufacture are checked and available contributing to the development of the operational plan planning the set-up to minimise time and wastage
Self-management	using courteous, effective, responsive and supportive communication in work place interactions using discretion and confidentiality when dealing with customers
Learning	obtaining feedback on customer satisfaction on an ongoing basis providing training through instruction and the demonstration of work skills
Technology	selecting and using special purpose tools, equipment and machinery for the printing industry using technology to assist with the management of information

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 25 units 

4 core units  plus 

9 elective units from Group A  plus 

12 elective units from Group B or Group C. 

Up to 2 elective units  from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.

4 elective units  must be selected from the Group B elective units and 2 elective units  from Group C elective units.

Up to 4 elective units  may be selected from the remaining elective units or from other 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 

BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor 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 

BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

ICPKN318C Apply knowledge and requirements of mail house operations

ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area

ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards

ICPSU224C Perform basic machine maintenance

ICPSU225C Perform small machine maintenance

ICPSU243C Reconcile process outputs

ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

ICPSU487C Analyse manual handling processes

TLIA2041A Manually sort mail and parcels

Group B Elective Units 

BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education

ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

ICPSU485C Implement a just-in-time (JIT) system

TAEASS402B Assess competence

TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Group C Elective Units 

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

ICPCF3103C Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines

ICPCF341C Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding

ICPCF343C Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet/section/reel)

ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

ICPCF392C Produce product on window gluer

ICPCF393C Set up machine for envelope manufacture

ICPCF395C Set up and operate folder gluer machine

ICPCF396C Set up in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for envelope manufacture

ICPCF406C Set up and load in-line smart card machine

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print

ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSU352C Plan operational processes

ICPSU357C Apply quick changeover procedures

ICPSU389C Undertake basic root cause analysis

MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace