Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Descriptor
This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-press tradesperson in the printing and graphic arts industry. 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.
Job Roles
Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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 candidates could choose to enter a:
- ICP40110 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
- ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
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.
Prerequisite Units
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Prerequisite units required |
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ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image |
ICPPP221C Select and apply type |
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ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application |
ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application |
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ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files |
ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display |
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ICPPR387A Use colour management for production |
ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management |
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ICPPR495A Set up and use complex colour management for production |
ICPPR387A Use colour management for production |
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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ICP30210 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press ) |
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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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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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
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Packaging Rules |
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Total number of units = 21 units 4 core units , plus 12 elective units from Group A , plus 5 elective units from Group B . Up to 2 elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below. 2 elective units must be selected from the Group B elective units listed below. 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. |
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Core Units |
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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 |
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Group A Elective Units |
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ICPKN311C Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector ICPMM263C Access and use the Internet 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 ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing ICPPP397A Transfer digital files |
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Group B Elective Units |
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CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animation ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification ICAU4207B Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites ICPMM296C Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD ICPMM321C Capture a digital image ICPMM322C Edit a digital image ICPMM344C Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations ICPMM346C Incorporate video into multimedia presentations ICPPP231C Manually combine spot colour and basic four-colour images ICPPP266C Produce relief plates ICPPP267C Produce offset lithographic plates ICPPP268C Make photopolymer plates (flexographic) ICPPP269C Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing ICPPP272C Produce gravure cylinders manually ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application ICPPP331C Manually combine complex four-colour images ICPPP370C Produce multiple image plates ICPPP372C Produce gravure cylinders electronically ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files ICPPP430C Manage colour ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print ICPPR387A Use colour management for production ICPPR388A Preflight and import complex images for digital device ICPPR389A Manage digital files ICPPR495A Set up and use complex colour management for production ICPSU345C Purchase materials and schedule deliveries 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 SIRXSLS005A Manage sales and service delivery |
