ICP40210 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
This qualification applies to individuals working in the multimedia sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information. They design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, manipulate databases and information systems and may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Multimedia developer
Multimedia technician
Website designer
Content developer
Web publisher
Electronic publisher
Subjects
Total number of units = 26 units
4 core units plus
13 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.
6 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 other 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
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:
ICP30312 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification students could choose to enter a:
ICP50210 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
ICP50410 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales)
ICP50510 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement).
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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