ICP31110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Ink Manufacture)

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ICP31110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Ink Manufacture)

Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

Descriptor

This qualification applies to skilled operators engaged in the ink manufacturing sector of the printing industry. They apply a range of competencies, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They undertake appropriate testing procedures for each stage of product manufacture, evaluate and implement improvements. They may also provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Ink mixer

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)

ICP21110	Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Ink Manufacture).

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.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
ICP31110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Ink Manufacture)
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	reading and interpreting job specifications from job documentation or the production control system using printing industry terminology and vocabulary correctly and accurately
Teamwork	operating production processes in association with fellow workers
Problem solving	monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes monitoring variation of inks against quality standards and taking corrective action to rectify any problems
Initiative and enterprise	monitoring trends in the printing industry to inform personal work practices
Planning and organising	preparing the production schedule according to production, inventory, procurements, time constraints and supply capacities and requirements selecting and preparing equipment for manufacture and quality testing of inks
Self-management	following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly maintaining security and confidentiality of client and enterprise data and information
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions
Technology	selecting and using laboratory testing equipment and techniques to test the quality of inks using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems using information technology, such as computer hardware and software to access data from files

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 19 units 4 core units, plus 6 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. 5 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 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
ICPIM211C Select and prepare materials for production ICPIM221C Blend chemicals ICPIM331C Manufacture inks and coatings ICPKN317C Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector ICPPP430C Manage colour ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations
Group B Elective Units
ICPSU271C Provide basic instruction for a task ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced) ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures ICPSU345C Purchase materials and schedule deliveries ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources ICPSU417C Perform laboratory quality tests of materials and finished product 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 MSAENV272A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools MSL933001A Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose MSL954001A Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan MSL973001A Perform basic tests MSL973002A Prepare working solutions MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions