Qualification details

Modification History

Release

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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 ICP30110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production).

Description

This qualification applies to an individual working in graphic design in the printing and graphic arts industry. They produce art and layouts of wording for reproduction in print and electronic media, such as magazines, newspapers, books and websites, and for corporate identity programs, exhibitions and advertising. While covering the design essentials this qualification has a focus on the preparation of design where the application is for print production. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles 

• Desktop publisher
• Assistant graphic artist

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).

Pathways from the qualification 

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

• ICP40210 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
• ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales).

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
ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept	ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept
ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application	ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press	ICPPP352C Output complex images
ICPPP352C Output complex images	ICPPP252C Output images

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	identifying and clarifying colour requirements from the brief reading and interpreting job requirements
Teamwork	working with clients to develop a brief to meet their requirements
Problem solving	monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes trialling typography, designs and colours that may fit the brief and evaluating them against selection criteria
Initiative and enterprise	identifying and accessing relevant sources of information about design processes
Planning and organising	identifying and collecting resources such as equipment, tools, materials and techniques for the development of graphic designs
Self-management	following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly working within moral, copyright, intellectual property and legislative requirements and policies
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions
Technology	using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems using colour tools to inform choice of colours using information technology, such as computer hardware and software to access data from files

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 19 units 

4 core units  plus 

11 elective units from Group A  plus 

4 elective units from Group B. 

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

1 elective unit  must be selected from the Group B elective units.

Up to 3 Group B 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 

CUVGRD302A Use typography techniques

ICPKN311C Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector

ICPMM322C Edit a digital image

ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

ICPPP221C Select and apply type

ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPP225C Produce graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP252C Output images

ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP397A Transfer digital files

Group B Elective Units 

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

CUVACD101A Use basic drawing techniques

CUVACD201A Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

CUVACD401A Integrate colour theory and design processes

ICPMM321C Capture a digital image

ICPPP260C Proof images

ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction

ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPP352C Output complex images

ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing

ICPPP411C Undertake a complex design brief

ICPPP421C Compose and evaluate typography

ICPPP423C Apply colour to design brief

ICPPP430C Manage colour

ICPPP435C Generate complex imposition

ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources

ICPSU456C Control production

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

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools