Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Descriptor
This qualification applies to individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry. Print machinists typically set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers and work on a range of printed products. They prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Print machinist
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)
- ICP20410 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Production Support).
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
- ICP40310 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
- ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
- ICP40710 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership).
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
Code and title |
Prerequisite units required |
ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced) |
ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives |
ICPPR494A Apply advanced software applications to digital production |
ICPPR385A Apply software applications to digital production |
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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ICP30510 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing ) |
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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 : |
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
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 or Group C . 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 Group B elective units. The remaining elective units may be selected from Group B or Group C elective units. 1 elective unit 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 |
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 |
ICPKN312C Apply knowledge of printing machining OR ICPKN321A Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine* OR ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine* ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic) ICPSU208C Operate and monitor machines (basic) ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives ICPSU224C Perform basic machine maintenance ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations ICPSU281C Use computer systems ICPSU323C Dispose of waste ICPSU357C Apply quick changeover procedures ICPPR385A Apply software applications to digital production * Both of these units can be selected in this qualification, if the enterprise requires both. |
Group B Elective Units |
ICPPR392A Set up and produce specialised digital print OR ICPPR413C Set up for complex flexographic printing OR ICPPR421C Set up for complex gravure printing OR ICPPR431C Set up for complex lithographic printing OR ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing OR ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing OR ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print |
Group C Elective Units |
BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product ICPCF225C Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing ICPCF226C Produce basic flat-bed die cut or embossed product ICPCF231C Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting ICPCF232C Produce basic flat-bed cut product ICPCF241C Set up machine for basic single or continuous folding ICPCF242C Produce basic single or continuous folded product ICPCF243C Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section) ICPCF244C Produce basic collated (sheet/section) product ICPCF281C Set up machine for basic laminating ICPCF282C Produce basic laminated product ICPCF341C Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding ICPCF381C Set up machine for complex laminating ICPCF382C Produce complex laminated product ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept ICPPP252C Output 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 ICPPP352C Output complex images ICPPP370C Produce multiple image plates ICPPP372C Produce gravure cylinders electronically ICPPP397A Transfer digital images ICPPR211C Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing ICPPR214C Produce basic flexographic printed product ICPPR261C Set up for foil stamping ICPPR262C Produce foil stamped product ICPPR271C Set up for basic coating ICPPR272C Produce basic coated product ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print ICPPR313C Set up for basic flexographic printing ICPPR314C Produce complex flexographic printed product OR ICPPR222C Produce basic gravure printed product ICPPR321C Set up for basic gravure printing ICPPR322C Produce complex gravure printed product OR ICPPR232C Produce basic lithographic printed product ICPPR331C Set up for basic lithographic printing ICPPR332C Produce complex lithographic printed product OR ICPPR242C Produce basic pad printed product ICPPR341C Set up for basic pad printing ICPPR342C Produce complex pad printed product OR ICPPR288A Produce basic relief printed product ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print OR ICPPR394A Produce complex relief printed product ICPPR386A Troubleshoot digital media ICPPR387A Use colour management for production ICPPR388A Preflight and import complex images for digital device ICPPR389A Manage digital files ICPPR390A Generate a proof for digital production ICPPR393A Set up for basic relief printing ICPPR494A Apply advanced software applications to digital production ICPSP311C Reclaim screen manually ICPSP215C Prepare screen ICPSP222C Prepare and cut screen print substrate ICPSP270C Manually prepare and produce screen prints ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit ICPSP374C Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine ICPSP382C Produce computer image for screen printing ICPSP383A Prepare film for complex screen printing ICPSU212C Prepare coatings, adhesives ICPSU221C Pack and dispatch product ICPSU222C Pack and dispatch solid waste ICPSU235C Lift loads mechanically ICPSU236C Shift loads mechanically ICPSU241C Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing ICPSU271C Provide basic instruction for a task ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced) ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources 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 MSAENV272A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools |