Qualification details

Modification History

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, and analyse and evaluate information. They design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, manipulate databases and information systems and may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles 

• Multimedia developer
• Multimedia technician
• Website designer
• Content developer
• Web publisher
• Electronic publisher

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:

• ICP30312 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).

Pathways from the qualification 

At the completion of this qualification students could choose to enter a:

• ICP50210 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
• ICP50410 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
• ICP50510 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement).

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 

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.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 26 units 

4 core units  plus 

13 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.

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

Up to 4 Group B elective units  may be selected from the remaining elective units, or from other 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 

BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components

CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

ICAWEB502A Create dynamic web pages

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

ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPP435C Generate complex imposition

ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow

Group B Elective Units 

BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBIPR601A Develop and implement strategies for intellectual property management

BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development

CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements

CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations

CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models

CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components

CUFDIG401A Author interactive media

CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces

CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

CUFDIG504A Design games

CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

ICADBS504A Integrate database with a website

ICANWK414A Create a common gateway interface script

ICAWEB419A Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website

ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification

ICAWEB510A Analyse information and assign meta-tags

ICPKN315C Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

ICPMM491D Create an extensible document

ICPMM492D Create an extensible style sheet

ICPPP252C Output images

ICPPP352C Output complex images

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template

ICPPP494C Develop document content and structure

MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools