This qualification applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the sacks and bags sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They assist in the preparation of material and operation of sack and bag equipment while working under direct supervision.
Job Roles
Offsider
Sack/bag maker
General operator
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 15 units 4 core units, plus 2 elective units from Group A, plus 9 elective units from Group B. 2 elective units must be selected from Group A elective units listed below. 6 elective units 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 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 |
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Group A Elective Units |
* Both of these units can be selected in this qualification, if the enterprise requires both. |
Group B Elective Units |
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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.
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
ICP30710 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
ICP30810 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags).
Not applicable.
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.
Code and title | Prerequisite units required |
ICPCF3100C Run and monitor in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture | ICPCF298C Run and monitor sack and bag machines |
ICPCF3101C Run and monitor in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture | ICPCF298C Run and monitor sack and bag machines |
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
ICP20710 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags) | |
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 | checking job specifications for details of requirements documenting consumables used when maintaining small machines for reordering purposes labelling packaged goods before shipment |
Teamwork | operating production processes in association with fellow workers |
Problem solving | documenting and reporting obvious faults and wear on sack and bag machines taking samples of products, checking the samples against specifications and adjusting machines to bring products into specifications |
Initiative and enterprise | anticipating production difficulties and taking preventative action recommending improvements to quick changeover procedures |
Planning and organising | organising tools required to set up and adjust machines for bag manufacture |
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 machinery, such as pallet wrapping equipment and sack and bag machines |
