Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership)

This qualification applies to individuals engaged in production coordination in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Production coordinator

Production controller


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 19 units

4 core units, plus

4 elective units from Group A, plus

11 elective units from Group B or Group C.

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

2 elective units only must be selected from Group B elective units. The remaining elective units must be taken from Group C elective units.

Up to 3 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 ICPSU455C Supervise and schedule work of others

add topic ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

add topic ICPSU482C Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

add topic ICPSU487C Analyse manual handling processes

add topic ICPPP484C Set up and operate automated workflow

Group B Elective Units

add topic ICPKN311C Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector

add topic ICPKN312C Apply knowledge of printing machining

add topic ICPKN313C Apply knowledge and requirements of the converting, binding and finishing sector

add topic ICPKN314C Apply knowledge and requirements of the screen printing sector

add topic ICPKN315C Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

add topic ICPKN316C Apply knowledge and requirements of paper and printing processes

add topic ICPKN317C Apply knowledge and requirements of the ink manufacturing sector

add topic ICPKN318C Apply knowledge and requirements of mail house operations

add topic ICPKN319C Apply knowledge and processes of converting paper-based products

add topic ICPKN320C Apply knowledge and requirements of information technology systems in the printing industry

Group C Elective Units

add topic BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR404A Develop work priorities

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

add topic ICPPP430C Manage colour

add topic ICPPR491C Use on-press monitoring of print quality

add topic ICPPR492C Use on-press print control devices

add topic ICPPR493C Set up and monitor in-line printing operations

add topic ICPSU345C Purchase materials and schedule deliveries

add topic ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

add topic ICPSU389C Undertake basic root cause analysis

add topic ICPSU456C Control production

add topic ICPSU464C Provide customer service and education

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

add topic ICPSU486C Mistake proof a production process

add topic ICPSU488C Ensure process improvements are sustained

add topic MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSAENV472A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

add topic TAAASS402C Assess competence

add topic TAADEL301C Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

add topic TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning


Pathways...

    Qualification Pathways

    Entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    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 one of the following qualifications:

    ICP30510 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)

    ICP30610 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)

    ICP30710 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)

    ICP30810 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)

    ICP30910 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Cartons and Corrugating)

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

    ICP31110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Ink Manufacture).

    Pathways from the qualification

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

    ICP50510 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement).


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

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.

Code and title

Prerequisite units required

ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

ICP40710 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership)

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

communicating changes to production to workers in a logical and easily understood manner

establishing and maintaining effective oral and written channels between staff and management

Teamwork

establishing effective goals for work teams and monitoring performance

maintaining the production process in association with others

Problem solving

checking quality standards, time taken and wastage to ensure production efficiency is maintained

Initiative and enterprise

seeking and acting on feedback from clients and colleagues

Planning and organising

developing work priorities

organising operations, staff and production processes

Self-management

assessing own skills and knowledge to determine development needs and priorities

using courteous, effective, responsive and supportive communication in workplace interactions

Learning

accessing and completing opportunities to facilitate continuous learning and career development

providing training through instruction and demonstration of work skills to team members

Technology

selecting and using special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages

using business technology to manage and monitor planning and scheduling of tasks