Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)

This qualification applies to individuals engaged in production coordination in the mail house sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Production/process scheduler

Team/production supervisor


Subjects

Total number of units = 25 units

4 core units plus

9 elective units from Group A plus

12 elective units from Group B or Group C.

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

4 elective units must be selected from the Group B elective units and 2 elective units from Group C elective units.

Up to 4 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

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 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

add topic ICPKN318C Apply knowledge and requirements of mail house operations

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

add topic ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area

add topic ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards

add topic ICPSU224C Perform basic machine maintenance

add topic ICPSU225C Perform small machine maintenance

add topic ICPSU243C Reconcile process outputs

add topic ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

add topic ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

add topic ICPSU487C Analyse manual handling processes

add topic TLIA2041A Manually sort mail and parcels

Group B Elective Units

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

add topic ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education

add topic ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

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

add topic TAEASS402B Assess competence

add topic TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Group C Elective Units

add topic BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

add topic ICPCF3103C Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines

add topic ICPCF341C Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding

add topic ICPCF343C Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet/section/reel)

add topic ICPCF391C Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

add topic ICPCF392C Produce product on window gluer

add topic ICPCF393C Set up machine for envelope manufacture

add topic ICPCF395C Set up and operate folder gluer machine

add topic ICPCF396C Set up in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for envelope manufacture

add topic ICPCF406C Set up and load in-line smart card machine

add topic ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

add topic ICPPR382C Produce and manage complex digital print

add topic ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

add topic ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

add topic ICPSU342C Undertake inventory procedures

add topic ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

add topic ICPSU352C Plan operational processes

add topic ICPSU357C Apply quick changeover procedures

add topic ICPSU389C Undertake basic root cause analysis

add topic MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

add topic TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace


Pathways...

    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:

    ICP31010 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House).

    Pathways from the qualification

    At the completion of this qualification students could choose to enter a:

    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.

Units in Qualification with Prerequisites

Code and title

Prerequisite units required

ICPPR496A Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards


Employability Skills

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

Teamwork

maintaining the production process in association with others

Problem solving

monitoring production work flow, anticipating problems and addressing them early

troubleshooting and optimising materials and machinery

Initiative and enterprise

identifying opportunities for improvement when monitoring production processes

Planning and organising

ensuring materials for envelope manufacture are checked and available

contributing to the development of the operational plan

planning the set-up to minimise time and wastage

Self-management

using courteous, effective, responsive and supportive communication in work place interactions

using discretion and confidentiality when dealing with customers

Learning

obtaining feedback on customer satisfaction on an ongoing basis

providing training through instruction and the demonstration of work skills

Technology

selecting and using special purpose tools, equipment and machinery for the printing industry

using technology to assist with the management of information