ICP30412 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

Release: 1

ICP30412 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing)

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 ICP30410 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Printing).

Description

This qualification applies to skilled operators in the digital printing industry who are responsible for digital production workflow, such as job creation, printing and finishing. They apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They provide technical advice and support to others.

Job Roles

Digital print manager

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)

ICP20310 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital 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).

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
ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files	ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display
ICPPP452C Output complex image direct to plate or press	ICPPP352C Output complex images
ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print	ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

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	communicating with production managers and suppliers about materials reading and interpreting job requirements and briefs liaising with clients about productivity options, quality expectations and print cost
Teamwork	identifying production capacity and constraints for work groups liaising with internal and external production operators to determine start and duration times for print runs operating production processes in association with fellow workers
Problem solving	maintaining and adjusting machine settings to ensure productivity speed and quality are achieved monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes
Initiative and enterprise	identifying productivity options for digital print systems
Planning and organising	establishing procedures to ensure stores are maintained at appropriate levels selecting appropriate software programs
Self-management	conveying a positive impression to customers when selling products and services following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions providing advice to clients on appropriate substrates and document finishing materials using the help function of software programs
Technology	using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems using measuring tools, such as spectrophotometers and densitometers

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 19

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 for Group B elective units.

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

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

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities

ICPKN321A Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production

ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print

ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area

ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations

ICPSU281C Use computer systems

ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services

Group B Elective Units

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances

BSBSMB403A Market the small business

ICAWEB429A Create a markup 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

ICPCF381C Set up machine for complex laminating

ICPCF382C Produce complex laminated product

ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPP252C Output images

ICPPP266C Produce relief plates

ICPPP268C Make photopolymer plates (flexographic)

ICPPP269C Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing

ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPP352C Output complex images

ICPPP370C Produce multiple image plates

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPP397A Transfer digital files

ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press

ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow

ICPPR271C Set up for basic coating

ICPPR272C Produce basic coated product

ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print

ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing

ICPPR385A Apply software applications to digital production

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

ICPPR392A Set up and produce specialised digital print

ICPPR471C Set up for complex coating

ICPPR472C Produce complex coated product

ICPPR484C Prepare for variable data printing

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

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

ICPSU485C Implement a just-in-time (JIT) system

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

MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices

MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools