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Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

This qualification is for prepress workers who design and prepare layouts and artwork for print. It covers working with images and text to meet production and design needs, checking quality, and solving common print problems. If you already do prepress or print design work, you may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
ICP Printing and Graphic Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
ICP31415 Certificate III in Print Communications (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Prepress operators and print-focused graphic designers who prepare files and artwork for printing.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Prepress operator
  • Prepress technician
  • Graphic designer
  • Assistant graphic artist
  • Digital production controller

Qualification structure

21 units in total. 6 elective units must be from Group A Technical units. 4 elective units must be from Group A Prepress Technical units or B Print Technical units. 3 elective units must be chosen from Group A Prepress Technical units, Group B Print Technical units, Group C Support units or any other qualification in ICP Training Package at this level or one level below or above. 3 elective units may be selected from the remaining listed elective units or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

5 units
  1. BSBSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  2. ICPKNW3220Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
  3. ICPSUP2160Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment
  4. ICPSUP2600Maintain a safe work environment
  5. ICPSUP2620Communicate in the workplace

Elective units

83 units

Group A Prepress Technical Units

  1. CUAACD101Use basic drawing techniques
  2. CUAACD201Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
  3. CUADIG201Maintain interactive content
  4. CUAGRD302Use typography techniques
  5. ICPPRN284Use colour management systems
  6. ICPPRP224Produce pages using a page layout application
  7. ICPPRP333Electronically combine complex images
  8. ICPPRP422Digitise complex images for reproduction
  9. ICPDMT2630Access and use the internet
  10. ICPDMT3220Edit digital images
  11. ICPPRN2820Produce and manage basic digital print
  12. ICPPRP2110Develop basic design concepts
  13. ICPPRP2210Select and apply type
  14. ICPPRP2250Produce graphics using graphics applications
  15. ICPPRP2520Output images
  16. ICPPRP2600Proof images
  17. ICPPRP2660Produce relief plates
  18. ICPPRP2840Produce PDF files for online and screen display
  19. ICPPRP2860Scan images for reproduction
  20. ICPPRP2970Transfer digital files
  21. ICPPRP3210 (has a prerequisite)Produce typographic images
  22. ICPPRP3220Digitise images for reproduction
  23. ICPPRP3240 (has a prerequisite)Create pages using page layout applications
  24. ICPSCP2820Prepare film for basic screen printing
  25. ICPSCP3830Prepare film for complex screen printing

Group B Print Technical Units

  1. CUAACD401Integrate colour theory and design processes
  2. CUAANM301Create 2D digital animations
  3. CUADIG404Apply scripting language in authoring
  4. ICPPRP386Undertake digital proofing
  5. ICPPRP411 (has a prerequisite)Undertake a complex design brief
  6. ICPDMT3210Capture digital images
  7. ICPDMT3440Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations
  8. ICPDMT3460Incorporate video into multimedia presentations
  9. ICPPRN3830Prepare for personalised digital printing
  10. ICPPRN3840Set up and produce basic digital print
  11. ICPPRN3850Apply software applications to digital production
  12. ICPPRN3870 (has a prerequisite)Use colour management for production
  13. ICPPRN3880Preflight and import complex images for digital devices
  14. ICPPRN3890Manage digital files
  15. ICPPRN3900Generate proofs for digital production
  16. ICPPRN4950 (has a prerequisite)Set up and use complex colour management for production
  17. ICPPRN4970Work with digital information
  18. ICPPRP2670Produce offset lithographic plates
  19. ICPPRP2680Produce flexographic photopolymer plates
  20. ICPPRP3110 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed design concepts
  21. ICPPRP3250Create graphics using graphics applications
  22. ICPPRP3340Prepare imposition format for printing processes
  23. ICPPRP3850Operate databases for digital printing
  24. ICPPRP3960 (has a prerequisite)Generate high-end PDF files
  25. ICPPRP4210 (has a prerequisite)Compose and evaluate typography
  26. ICPPRP4230Apply colour to design briefs
  27. ICPPRP4300Manage colour
  28. ICPPRP4350Generate complex imposition

Group C Support Units

  1. BSBCMM401Make a presentation
  2. BSBCUS301Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  3. BSBDES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
  4. BSBINN201Contribute to workplace innovation
  5. ICPSUP271Provide basic instruction for a task
  6. ICPSUP351Undertake basic production scheduling
  7. ICPDMT2960Create and test interactive storage devices
  8. ICTNWK414Create a common gateway interface script
  9. ICTWEB410Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
  10. ICTWEB418Use development software and ICT tools to build a basic website
  11. ICTWEB421Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards
  12. ICTWEB429Create a markup language document to specification
  13. ICTWEB506Develop complex cascading style sheets
  14. ICTWEB510Analyse information and assign meta tags
  15. MSMPMC326Deliver customer service
  16. MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
  17. MSS402001Apply competitive systems and practices
  18. MSS402002Sustain process improvements
  19. MSS402010Manage the impact of change on own work
  20. MSS402040Apply 5S procedures
  21. MSS402080Undertake root cause analysis
  22. MSS402082Apply cost factors to work practices
  23. ICPPRN3870 (has a prerequisite)Use colour management for
  24. ICPPRN4950 (has a prerequisite)Set up and use complex colour
  25. ICPPRP411 (has a prerequisite)Undertake a complex design brief
  26. ICPPRP3110 (has a prerequisite)Develop detailed design concepts
  27. ICPPRP3210 (has a prerequisite)Select and apply type
  28. ICPPRP3240 (has a prerequisite)Create pages using page layout
  29. ICPPRP3960 (has a prerequisite)Generate high-end PDF files
  30. ICPPRP4210 (has a prerequisite)Compose and evaluate typography

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • ICPPRN3870 Use colour management for — prerequisite: ICPPRN284 Use colour management systems
  • ICPPRN4950 Set up and use complex colour — prerequisite: ICPPRN3870 Use colour management for production
  • ICPPRP411 Undertake a complex design brief — prerequisite: ICPPRP3110 Develop detailed design concepts
  • ICPPRP3110 Develop detailed design concepts — prerequisite: ICPPRP2110 Develop basic design concepts
  • ICPPRP3210 Select and apply type — prerequisite: ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type
  • ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout — prerequisite: ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application
  • ICPPRP3960 Generate high-end PDF files — prerequisite: ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online and screen display
  • ICPPRP4210 Compose and evaluate typography — prerequisite: ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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