Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)

This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-press tradesperson in the printing and graphic arts industry. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text to meet production and design requirements and apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with, and characteristic to, the print medium. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Pre-press operator

Pre-press technician


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 21 units

4 core units, plus

12 elective units from Group A, plus

5 elective units from Group B.

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

2 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 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

add topic BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards

add topic ICPSU260C Maintain a safe work environment

add topic ICPSU262C Communicate in the workplace

Group A Elective Units

add topic ICPKN311C Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector

add topic ICPMM263C Access and use the Internet

add topic ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

add topic ICPPP221C Select and apply type

add topic ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

add topic ICPPP225C Produce graphics using a graphics application

add topic ICPPP252C Output images

add topic ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image

add topic ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction

add topic ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

add topic ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

add topic ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing

add topic ICPPP397A Transfer digital files

Group B Elective Units

add topic CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animation

add topic ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification

add topic ICAU4207B Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

add topic ICPMM296C Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD

add topic ICPMM321C Capture a digital image

add topic ICPMM322C Edit a digital image

add topic ICPMM344C Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations

add topic ICPMM346C Incorporate video into multimedia presentations

add topic ICPPP231C Manually combine spot colour and basic four-colour images

add topic ICPPP266C Produce relief plates

add topic ICPPP267C Produce offset lithographic plates

add topic ICPPP268C Make photopolymer plates (flexographic)

add topic ICPPP269C Produce photopolymer plates for pad printing

add topic ICPPP272C Produce gravure cylinders manually

add topic ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display

add topic ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application

add topic ICPPP331C Manually combine complex four-colour images

add topic ICPPP370C Produce multiple image plates

add topic ICPPP372C Produce gravure cylinders electronically

add topic ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

add topic ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

add topic ICPPP430C Manage colour

add topic ICPPR282C Produce and manage basic digital print

add topic ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management

add topic ICPPR383C Prepare for personalised digital printing

add topic ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

add topic ICPPR387A Use colour management for production

add topic ICPPR388A Preflight and import complex images for digital device

add topic ICPPR389A Manage digital files

add topic ICPPR495A Set up and use complex colour management for production

add topic ICPSU345C Purchase materials and schedule deliveries

add topic MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work

add topic MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices

add topic MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

add topic SIRXSLS005A Manage sales and service delivery


Pathways...

    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)

    ICP20210 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing).

    Pathways from the qualification

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

    ICP40110 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)

    ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales).


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing 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.

Code and title

Prerequisite units required

ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image

ICPPP221C Select and apply type

ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPR387A Use colour management for production

ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management

ICPPR495A Set up and use complex colour management for production

ICPPR387A Use colour management for production


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

ICP30210 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)

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 clients and supervisors to confirm design briefs and gain approval of proofs for production

reading and interpreting job requirements

Teamwork

operating production processes in association with fellow workers

Problem solving

adjusting fit, maximising efficiency of imposition and using colour correction to meet the requirements of the brief

monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes

resolving specific problems, for example with graphics applications

Initiative and enterprise

monitoring and implementing new technology and work processes

Planning and organising

accessing data on software capabilities and production requirements and matching them to the job brief

gathering client information relevant to producing multiple image plates

Self-management

following obligations involved in copyright in work practices

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 and store data from files