Qualification details

Modification History

Release	Comments
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 ICP30310 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).

Description

This qualification applies to individuals working in the multimedia sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, manipulate databases and information systems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles 

• Multimedia content author
• Multimedia/graphic design assistant
• Website designer
• Electronic publisher
• Assistant desktop publisher
• Pre-press worker
• Multimedia production technician

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 candidates could choose to enter a:

• ICP40110 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
• ICP40210 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).

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
ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application	ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application
ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept	ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept
ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files	ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

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	accurately using print industry terminology and vocabulary reading and interpreting job requirements
Teamwork	operating production processes in association with fellow workers
Problem solving	eliminating or treating defects in sound recording monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes
Initiative and enterprise	monitoring trends and international standards in the printing industry and using the information to inform personal work practices
Planning and organising	implementing the principles of efficient production management planning the production of page layout and graphics
Self-management	following principles and obligations of copyright in personal work practices following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions maintaining knowledge of industry trends
Technology	applying multimedia platforms and computer systems when producing multimedia products using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems 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 

ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification

ICPKN315C Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

ICPMM263C Access and use the Internet

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

ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPP397A Transfer digital files

ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources

Group B Elective Units 

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

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

BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation

CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animation

CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language to authoring

CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content

ICANWK414A Create a common gateway interface script

ICAWEB418A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website

ICAWEB409A Develop cascading style sheets

ICAWEB510A Analyse information and assign meta-tags

ICAWEB421A Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards

ICAWEB410A Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

ICPMM296C Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD

ICPMM321C Capture a digital image

ICPMM344C Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations

ICPMM346C Incorporate video into multimedia presentations

ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display OR 

ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

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

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools