ICP40110 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
This qualification applies to individuals working in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They design layouts and assemble text and graphics into page formats for printing, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the reproduction of images for the print medium and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also take responsibility for production flow and provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Pre-press technician
Production controller
Subjects
Total number of units = 10 units
8 elective units from Group A plus
2 elective units from Group B.
Up to 2 elective units from Group A can be substituted with Group B elective units listed below.
The 2 Group B elective unit 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.
The completion of all units of competency (core and electives) necessary for the award of ICP30212 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press), or equivalent vocational competencies.
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
ICP50110 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production)
ICP50410 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
ICP50510 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement).
Entry Requirements
This qualification requires the completion of all units of competency (core and electives) necessary for the award of ICP30212 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press), or equivalent vocational competencies.
Licensing 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.
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
conveying and handling information
giving and following simple instructions
participating in work teams and consulting with clients about printing specifications
Teamwork
consulting with designers, printers and clients to ensure production and final user requirements have been met
Problem solving
identifying hazards and reporting them
tuning and adjusting machinery to ensure highest quality and yield
selecting production criteria to ensure client needs are met
evaluating and proofing own work
Initiative and enterprise
finding information from a variety of sources
suggesting improvements and experimenting with materials to extend their use and meet efficiency targets
transferring skills to new environments
Planning and organising
determining a plan of action to ensure deadlines are met
organising information clearly, concisely and logically
Self-management
showing leadership in the resolution of problems
using discretion and confidentiality when dealing with clients
using personal protective equipment
using time efficiently to met production schedules and deadlines
Learning
giving instructions that are accurate, clear, concise, comprehensive and consistent with the skills of the receiver
providing technical advice
Technology
selecting and using special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages