This qualification applies to individuals working as a print machinist in the printing and graphic arts industry. They prepare material, set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the print medium and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Print machinist (technician)

Total number of units = 10 units

4 core units plus

6 elective units.

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

Up to 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units, the remaining stream 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

ICPPR491C Use on-press monitoring of print quality

ICPPR492C Use on-press print control devices

ICPPR493C Set up and monitor in-line printing operations

ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

Group A Elective Units

ICPPR284A Introduction to colour management

ICPPR385A Apply software applications to digital production

ICPPR387A Use colour management for production

ICPPR413C Set up for complex flexographic printing

ICPPR421C Set up for complex gravure printing

ICPPR431C Set up for complex lithographic printing

ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing

ICPPR451C Set up for complex relief printing

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

Group B Elective Units

ICPPR414C Produce specialist flexographic printed product

ICPPR513C Set up for specialist flexographic printing OR

ICPPR422C Produce specialist gravure printed product

ICPPR521C Set up for specialist gravure printing OR

ICPPR432C Produce specialist lithographic printed product

ICPPR531C Set up for specialist lithographic printing OR

ICPPR442C Produce specialist pad printed product

ICPPR541C Set up for specialist pad printing OR

ICPPR452C Produce specialist relief printed product

ICPPR551C Set up for specialist relief printing OR

ICPPR484C Prepare for variable data printing

ICPPR494A Apply advanced software applications to digital production

ICPPR495A Set up and use complex colour management for production

Group C Elective Units

BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press

ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow

ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template

ICPPR411C Mount and proof flexographic plates for complex printing

ICPPR471C Set up for complex coating

ICPPR472C Produce complex coated product

ICPPR484C Prepare variable data for digital printing

ICPSU389C Undertake basic root cause analysis

ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education

ICPSU485C Implement a just-in-time (JIT) system

ICPSU486C Mistake proof a production process

ICPSU487C Analyse manual handling processes

MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

TAEASS402B Assess competence

TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

This qualification requires the completion of all units of competency (core and electives) necessary for the award of ICP30512 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing), or equivalent vocational competencies.

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.

Units in Qualification with Prerequisites

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.