ICP40310 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
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)
Subjects
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
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification after they have completed 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.
Pathways from the qualification
At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:
ICP50310 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
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 ICP30512 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing), 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
reading and interpreting job requirements from the job documentation or production control system
interpreting job briefs and advising clients about options and limitations
Teamwork
assisting in setting up major in-line printing/converting/binding units
working with team members to ensure efficient production
Problem solving
conducting a proof run and adjusting machinery settings to ensure production speeds are attained
monitoring print quality electronically and visually and making adjustments
Initiative and enterprise
contributing to decision making of the work group
Planning and organising
organising quick change over procedures
planning the set up to minimise time and wastage
Self-management
using courteous, effective, responsive and supportive communication in workplace interactions
using discretion and confidentiality when dealing with clients
Learning
giving and following simple routine instructions
Technology
setting up and monitoring production equipment
using monitoring equipment and computerised production records