Total number of units = 10 units

This qualification has no core units.

10 elective units must be selected, of which:

4 electives must be selected from Group A

4 elective units must be selected from Group B, C, D, E, or F

the remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from any endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate IV or Diploma level.

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.

Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for advice about choosing electives to support specialisations in particular sectors of the printing and graphics arts industry.

Elective units

Group A

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ICPCBF391 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

ICPKNW322 Develop knowledge of printing and graphic arts industry

ICPPRN491 Use on-press monitoring of print quality

ICPPRN492 Use on-press print control devices

ICPPRN493 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations

ICPSUP216 Inspect quality against required standards

ICPSUP260 Maintain a safe work environment

ICPSUP262 Communicate in the workplace

ICPSUP482 Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

ICPSUP487 Analyse manual handling processes

Group B

Converting, binding and finishing

ICPCBF303 Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines

ICPCBF341 Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding

ICPCBF343 Set up machine for complex collating or inserting (sheet/section/reel)

ICPCBF391 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing)

ICPCBF392 Produce product on window gluer

ICPCBF393 Set up machine for envelope manufacture

ICPCBF395 Set up and operate folder gluer machine

ICPCBF396 Set up in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for envelope

ICPCBF406 Set up and load in-line smart card machine

ICPCBF407 Operate a smart card machine and pack product

ICPCBF465 Set up and produce hand-bound book

ICPCBF467 Restore books

TLIA2041A Manually sort mail and parcels

Group C

Digital media technologies

CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations

CUAANM303 Create 3D digital models

CUAANM401 * Create advanced 3D digital models

CUACMP301 Implement copyright arrangements

CUADIG304 Create visual design components

CUADIG401 Author interactive media

CUADIG403 Create user interfaces

CUADIG501 Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

CUADIG503 Design e-learning resources

CUADIG504 Design games

CUADIG505 Design information architecture

ICPDMT263 Access and use the Internet

ICPDMT321 Capture a digital image

ICPDMT322 Edit a digital image

ICPDMT491 * Create an extensible document

ICPDMT492 * Create an extensible style sheet

ICTDBS504 Integrate database with a website

ICTNWK414 Create a common gateway interface script

ICTWEB409 Develop cascading style sheets

ICTWEB419 Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website

ICTWEB429 Create a simple markup language document to specification

ICTWEB502 Create dynamic web pages

ICTWEB510 Analyse information and assign meta tags

Group D

Printing

ICPPRN284 Use colour management systems

ICPPRN382 Produce and manage complex digital print

ICPPRN384 Set up and produce basic digital print

ICPPRN385 Apply software applications to digital production

ICPPRN387 * Use colour management for production

ICPPRN411 Mount and proof flexographic plates for complex printing

ICPPRN413 Set up for complex flexographic printing

ICPPRN414 Produce specialist flexographic printed product

ICPPRN421 Set up for complex gravure printing

ICPPRN422 Produce specialist gravure printed product

ICPPRN431 Set up for complex lithographic printing

ICPPRN432 Produce specialist lithographic printed product

ICPPRN441 Set up for complex pad printing

ICPPRN442 Produce specialist pad printed product

ICPPRN451 Set up for complex relief printing

ICPPRN452 Produce specialist relief printed product

ICPPRN471 Set up for complex coating

ICPPRN472 Produce complex coated product

ICPPRN484 Prepare for variable data printing

ICPPRN491 Use on-press monitoring of print quality

ICPPRN492 Use on-press print control devices

ICPPRN493 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations

ICPPRN494 * Apply advanced software applications to digital production

ICPPRN495 * Set up and use complex colour management for production

ICPPRN496 * Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPRN513 Set up for specialist flexographic printing

ICPPRN521 Set up for specialist gravure printing

ICPPRN531 Set up for specialist lithographic printing

ICPPRN541 Set up for specialist pad printing

ICPPRN551 Set up for specialist relief printing

Group E

Pre-press

ICPPRP211 Develop a basic design concept

ICPPRP221 Select and apply type

ICPPRP224 Produce pages using a page layout application

ICPPRP225 Produce graphics using a graphics application

ICPPRP252 Output images

ICPPRP284 Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPRP311 * Develop a detailed design concept

ICPPRP334 Prepare an imposition format for printing processes

ICPPRP352 Output complex images

ICPPRP385 Operate a database for digital printing

ICPPRP396 * Generate high-end PDF files

ICPPRP411 * Undertake a complex design brief

ICPPRP421 * Compose and evaluate typography

ICPPRP422 Digitise complex images for reproduction

ICPPRP430 Manage colour

ICPPRP435 Generate complex imposition

ICPPRP452 * Output complex images direct to plate or press

ICPPRP484 Set up and operate automated workflow

ICPPRP485 * Develop a digital data template

ICPPRP494 * Develop document content and structure

Group F

Support

AUMAQA001 Apply quality assurance techniques

BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBIPR601 Develop and implement strategies for intellectual property management

BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness

BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan

BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement

BSBMKG413 Promote products and services

BSBPRO401 Develop product knowledge

BSBREL401 Establish networks

BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks

BSBSLS407 Identify and plan sales prospects

BSBSLS408 Present, secure and support sales solutions

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

ICPSUP202 Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPSUP203 Prepare and maintain the work area

ICPSUP216 Inspect quality against required standards

ICPSUP243 Reconcile process outputs

ICPSUP282 Undertake basic machine maintenance

ICPSUP342 Undertake inventory procedures

ICPSUP345 Purchase materials and schedule deliveries

ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSUP352 Plan operational processes

ICPSUP357 Apply quick changeover procedures

ICPSUP389 Undertake basic root cause analysis

ICPSUP455 Supervise and schedule work of others

ICPSUP456 Control production

ICPSUP458 * Monitor production workflow

ICPSUP464 Provide customer service and education in the printing industry

ICPSUP482 Troubleshoot and optimise materials and machinery

ICPSUP485 Implement a Just-in-Time system

ICPSUP486 Mistake proof a production process

ICPSUP488 Ensure process improvements are sustained

ICPSUP553 Prepare production costing estimates

MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

TAEASS402A Assess competence

TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:

Nil