Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production)

This qualification applies to an individual working in graphic design in the printing and graphic arts industry. They produce art and layouts of wording for reproduction in print and electronic media, such as magazines, newspapers, books and websites, and for corporate identity programs, exhibitions and advertising. While covering the design essentials this qualification has a focus on the preparation of design where the application is for print production. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Desktop publisher

Assistant graphic artist

Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 19 units

4 core units, plus

11 elective units from Group A, plus

4 elective units from Group B.

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

1 elective unit must be selected from the Group B elective units listed below.

Up to 4 Group B elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from 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 CUVCRS05B Use typography techniques for design work

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

add topic ICPMM322C Edit a digital image

add topic ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

add topic ICPPP221C Select and apply type

add topic ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

add topic ICPPP225C Produce graphics using a graphics application

add topic ICPPP252C Output images

add topic ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

add topic ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

add topic ICPPP325C Create graphics using a graphics application

add topic ICPPP397A Transfer digital files

Group B Elective Units

add topic BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

add topic BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

add topic CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

add topic CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

add topic CUVDES04B Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief

add topic ICPMM321C Capture a digital image

add topic ICPPP260C Proof images

add topic ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display

add topic ICPPP286A Scan images for reproduction

add topic ICPPP334C Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

add topic ICPPP352C Output complex images

add topic ICPPP386C Undertake digital proofing

add topic ICPPP411C Undertake a complex design brief

add topic ICPPP421C Compose and evaluate typography

add topic ICPPP423C Apply colour to design brief

add topic ICPPP430C Manage colour

add topic ICPPP435C Generate complex imposition

add topic ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press

add topic ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling

add topic ICPSU381C Operate and maintain computer resources

add topic ICPSU456C Control production

add topic MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work

add topic MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices

add topic MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSAENV272A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

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:

    ICP20110 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)

    ICP20210 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing).

    Pathways from the qualification

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

    ICP40210 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)

    ICP40610 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Management/Sales).

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

ICPPP311C Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept

ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application

ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPP452C Output complex images direct to plate or press

ICPPP352C Output complex images

ICPPP352C Output complex images

ICPPP252C Output images

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

ICP30110 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production)

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

identifying and clarifying colour requirements from the brief

reading and interpreting job requirements

Teamwork

working with clients to develop a brief to meet their requirements

Problem solving

monitoring production quality and making minor adjustments to processes

trialling typography, designs and colours that may fit the brief and evaluating them against selection criteria

Initiative and enterprise

identifying and accessing relevant sources of information about design processes

Planning and organising

identifying and collecting resources such as equipment, tools, materials and techniques for the development of graphic designs

Self-management

following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly

working within moral, copyright, intellectual property and legislative requirements and policies

Learning

giving and following simple routine instructions

Technology

using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems

using colour tools to inform choice of colours

using information technology, such as computer hardware and software to access data from files