Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)

This qualification applies to individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, design, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the multimedia sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They design and author multimedia information, create electronic documents, manipulate databases and information systems.

Job Roles

Multimedia developer

Multimedia graphic designer

Website designer


Subjects

Total number of units = 21 units

4 core units plus

10 elective units from Group A plus

7 elective units from Group B.

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 listed below.

Up to 3 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

add topic BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

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 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service

add topic BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement

add topic ICAWEB510A Analyse information and assign meta-tags

add topic ICPKN315C Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector OR

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

add topic ICPMM581C Manage multimedia production

add topic ICPMM582C Manage multimedia projects

add topic ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

add topic ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

add topic ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template

add topic ICPPP494C Develop document content and structure

add topic ICPSU455C Supervise and schedule work of others

add topic ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

add topic ICPSU553C Prepare production costing estimates

Group B Elective Units

add topic BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBDES601A Manage design realisation

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

add topic BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement

add topic BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

add topic BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development

add topic BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

add topic CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations

add topic CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models

add topic CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

add topic CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions

add topic CUFANM503A Design animation and digital visual effects

add topic CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements

add topic CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequences

add topic CUFDIG401A Author interactive media

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

add topic CUFDIG504A Design games

add topic CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

add topic ICADBS504A Integrate database with a website

add topic ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification

add topic ICPMM491D Create an extensible document

add topic ICPMM492D Create an extensible style sheet

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 TAEASS402B Assess competence

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:

    ICP40210 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia).


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

ICPPP485C Develop a digital data template

ICPPP385C Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPP494C Develop document content and structure

ICPPP396A Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPP284B Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPSU458C Monitor production workflow

ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards

ICPMM491D Create an extensible document

ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification

ICPMM492D Create an extensible style sheet

ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification

CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models


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

consulting with staff about work schedules and how to increase work efficiency

interpreting the design brief and clarifying it with the client

writing reports about team performance

Teamwork

maintaining the production sequence in association with others

obtaining feedback from production workers about scheduling

Problem solving

adjusting costing based on discrepancies between the estimated and actual costing

Initiative and enterprise

encouraging workers to make suggestions to enhance production

Planning and organising

matching the constraints of production to the design brief

planning and implementing work schedules

Self-management

communicating in a logical and easily understood manner

using discretion and confidentiality when dealing with clients

Learning

supporting the development of teams or individuals

Technology

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