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 0 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing).

Description

This qualification applies to individuals working as a binder and finisher in the printing and graphic arts industry. Binders and finishers assemble, bind and cover books, other publications and printed products by hand or machine. They are responsible for post-press and finishing stages of the print process and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles 

• Binder and finisher

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)
• ICP20410 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Production Support)
• ICP20610 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Converting, Binding and Finishing).

Pathways from the qualification 

At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter:

• ICP40410 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
• ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
• ICP40710 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership).

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.

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	liaising with clients to maintain and adjust production reading and interpreting job specifications from job documentation or the production control system using printing industry terminology and vocabulary correctly and accurately
Teamwork	operating and shutting down production processes in association with fellow workers
Problem solving	identifying defects, irregularities and discrepancies and taking action to rectify them monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes
Initiative and enterprise	anticipating and rectifying production problems making recommendations on possible solutions when planning finishing operations monitoring trends in the printing industry to inform personal work practices
Planning and organising	accessing data about machine capabilities, production processes and customer needs and using them in the planning process checking the availability of job components and planning set-up of machines
Self-management	following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions
Technology	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 = 21 units 

4 core units  plus 

8 elective units from Group A  plus 

9 elective units from Group B. 

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

7 elective units  must be selected from the Group B elective units listed below.

Up to 2 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 

ICPKN313C Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector

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)

ICPSU224C Perform basic machine maintenance

ICPSU323C Dispose of waste

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSU352C Plan operational processes

Group B Elective Units 

ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotine 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

ICPCF311C Prepare for cutting forme and stripper making

ICPCF312C Set cutting forme and strippers

ICPCF320C Produce complex converted or finished product

ICPCF321C Set up and produce complex guillotined product

ICPCF326C Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting

ICPCF327C Set up machine for complex rotary die cutting or embossing

ICPCF341C Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding

ICPCF342C Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product

ICPCF343C Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet/section/reel)

ICPCF344C Produce complex collated or inserted (sheet/section/reel) product

ICPCF361C Set up machine for complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastening

ICPCF362C Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product

ICPCF369C Set up and produce hand-made box

ICPCF371C Decorate paper

ICPCF381C Set up machine for complex laminating

ICPCF382C Produce complex laminated product

ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

ICPCF392C Produce product on window gluer

ICPCF393C Set up machine for envelope manufacture

ICPCF395C Set up and operate folder gluer machine

ICPCF396C Set up in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for envelope manufacture

ICPCF3103C Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines

ICPCF3105C Produce single-faced web

ICPCF3107C Produce double-faced web

ICPCF465C Set up and produce hand bound book

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

ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print

ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations

ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced)

ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures

ICPSU345C Purchase materials and schedule deliveries

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSU357C Apply quick changeover procedures

ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team

ICPSU554C Manage teams

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