Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
Descriptor
This qualification applies to individuals working as screen printers in the printing and graphic arts industry. They set up and operate power driven or hand-operated, screen printing machines to create visual images. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Screen printer and stencil preparer
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)
- ICP20510 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing).
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
- 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
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Prerequisite units required |
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ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept |
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept |
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ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image |
ICPPP221C Select and apply type |
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ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced) |
ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives |
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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ICP30610 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen 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 : |
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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 11 elective units from Group A , plus 6 elective units from Group B , Group C or Group D . Up to 2 elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below. At least 1 elective unit must be selected from Group B and 1 elective unit from Group C. The remaining elective units may be selected from Group B, Group C or Group D elective units. Up to 2 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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ICPKN314C Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector ICPPP382C Produce computer image for screen printing ICPSP215C Prepare screen ICPSP233C Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil ICPSP311C Reclaim screen manually ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations ICPSU281C Use computer systems ICPSU352C Plan operational processes ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team |
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Group B Elective Units |
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ICPSP235C Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method ICPSP337C Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method ICPSP282A Prepare film for basic screen printing ICPSP333C Automatically prepare direct emulsion stencil ICPSP339C Prepare stencil using direct projection method ICPSP341C Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method |
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Group C Elective Units |
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ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints OR ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints OR ICPSP376C Operate an automatic screen printing machine OR ICPSP374C Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine |
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Group D Elective Units |
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ICPCF220C Produce basic converted or finished product ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product ICPCF225C Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing ICPCF231C Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept ICPPP221C Select and apply type ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction ICPPP223C Photograph a line image ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application ICPPP231C Manually combine spot colour and basic four-colour images ICPPP232C Electronically combine and assemble data ICPPP252C Output images ICPPP283C Prepare artwork for screen printing ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction ICPPP323C Photograph and produce halftone images ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes ICPPP352C Output complex images ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction ICPPP430C Manage colour ICPPR342C Produce complex pad printed product ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print ICPSP211C Reclaim screen automatically ICPSP221C Prepare substrate ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSP281C Finish screen print products ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit ICPSP383A Prepare film for complex screen printing ICPSU241C Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced) ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced) ICPSU323C Dispose of waste ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education 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 |
