Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)

This qualification applies to individuals working as screen printers in the printing and graphic arts industry. They set up and operate power driven or hand-operated, screen printing machines to create visual images. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Screen printer and stencil preparer


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 21 units

4 core units, plus

11 elective units from Group A, plus

6 elective units from Group B, Group C or Group D.

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

At least 1 elective unit must be selected from Group B and 1 elective unit from Group C. The remaining elective units may be selected from Group B, Group C or Group D elective units.

Up to 2 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 ICPKN314C Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector

add topic ICPPP382C Produce computer image for screen printing

add topic ICPSP215C Prepare screen

add topic ICPSP233C Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil

add topic ICPSP311C Reclaim screen manually

add topic ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

add topic ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area

add topic ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives

add topic ICPSU263C Perform basic industry calculations

add topic ICPSU281C Use computer systems

add topic ICPSU352C Plan operational processes

add topic ICPSU362C Communicate as part of a work team

Group B Elective Units

add topic ICPSP235C Prepare stencil using photographic indirect method

add topic ICPSP337C Prepare stencil using photographic capillary method

add topic ICPSP282A Prepare film for basic screen printing

add topic ICPSP333C Automatically prepare direct emulsion stencil

add topic ICPSP339C Prepare stencil using direct projection method

add topic ICPSP341C Prepare stencil using direct electronic imaging method

Group C Elective Units

add topic ICPSP371C Manually produce complex screen prints OR

add topic ICPSP373C Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints OR

add topic ICPSP376C Operate an automatic screen printing machine OR

add topic ICPSP374C Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine

Group D Elective Units

add topic ICPCF220C Produce basic converted or finished product

add topic ICPCF221C Set up and produce basic guillotined product

add topic ICPCF225C Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing

add topic ICPCF231C Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting

add topic ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

add topic ICPPP221C Select and apply type

add topic ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction

add topic ICPPP223C Photograph a line image

add topic ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

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

add topic ICPPP232C Electronically combine and assemble data

add topic ICPPP252C Output images

add topic ICPPP283C Prepare artwork for screen printing

add topic ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

add topic ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image

add topic ICPPP322C Digitise images for reproduction

add topic ICPPP323C Photograph and produce halftone images

add topic ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

add topic ICPPP352C Output complex images

add topic ICPPP422C Digitise complex images for reproduction

add topic ICPPP430C Manage colour

add topic ICPPR342C Produce complex pad printed product

add topic ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print

add topic ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing

add topic ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

add topic ICPSP211C Reclaim screen automatically

add topic ICPSP221C Prepare substrate

add topic ICPSP271C Manually produce basic screen prints

add topic ICPSP273C Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints

add topic ICPSP275C Automatically produce basic screen prints

add topic ICPSP281C Finish screen print products

add topic ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

add topic ICPSP383A Prepare film for complex screen printing

add topic ICPSU241C Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing

add topic ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced)

add topic ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced)

add topic ICPSU323C Dispose of waste

add topic ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

add topic ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources

add topic ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education

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


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)

    ICP20410 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Production Support)

    ICP20510 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen 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)

    ICP40710 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership).


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

ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

ICPPP321C Produce a typographic image

ICPPP221C Select and apply type

ICPSU311C Prepare ink and additives (advanced)

ICPSU211C Prepare ink and additives


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

ICP30610 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)

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

negotiating requirements and methods of production with clients

reading and interpreting job requirements

using printing industry terminology and vocabulary correctly and accurately

Teamwork

operating production processes in association with fellow workers according to the planned daily schedule

working with clients to decide on the best printing processes

Problem solving

conducting a proof run, inspecting and testing the proof for quality and adjusting the printing machinery to ensure the product meets quality criteria

monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes

Initiative and enterprise

making recommendations on possible solutions when planning printing operations

monitoring trends in the printing industry to inform personal work practices

Planning and organising

accessing data about machine capabilities, production processes and customer needs and using them in the planning process

selecting inks, additives and screens when planning for modified or new printing operations

Self-management

following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly

Learning

demonstrating knowledge of company services, equipment capabilities, limitations and work flow

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 data from files