ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing

Kick start your career in the printing industry with this practical course. Gain the broad range of knowledge and skills required to work as a print machinist.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

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Course overview

Kick start your career in the printing industry with this practical course. Gain the broad range of knowledge and skills required to work as a print machinist. The printing industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in Australia. Worth over $23 billion and employing more than 115,000 people, the printing industry offers significant career opportunities.

This course covers the trade skills of printing on printing press simulators and digital machines. You will study how to set up and operate lithographic, flexographic, printing presses and digital printers. You will also learn how to prepare material, monitor and run equipment, and apply solutions to common printing problems.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to seek work as a digital print manager, digital printer or print machinist.

What can I do?

Print Machinist (Flexographic/Lithographic)
Digital Printer
Digital Print Manager

Course outcome:

ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing

Industry-standard technology

With TAFE Queensland you study in environments equipped with the latest industry-standard technology and equipment. You will be job ready and desirable to future employers as you will have demonstrable, up-to-date experience.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 16 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS201

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS201

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
ICPKNW3220

Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry

UNIT CODE :
ICPKNW3220

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in or deal with individuals in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry.
UNIT NAME
Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2160

Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2160

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect the quality of print work against job specifications during the production process.
UNIT NAME
Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2600

Maintain a safe work environment

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2600

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to and maintain work health and safety (WHS) requirements are followed in printing and graphic arts workplaces.
UNIT NAME
Maintain a safe work environment

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2620

Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2620

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in effective workplace written and spoken communication.
UNIT NAME
Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN2110

Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN2110

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mount flexographic plates and plate cylinders for routine printing including proofing plates and checking cylinders for registration.
UNIT NAME
Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN2140

Produce basic flexographic printed product

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN2140

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate either a reel- or sheet-fed flexographic print, ensuring efficient production flow and quality standards.
UNIT NAME
Produce basic flexographic printed product

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN2320

Produce basic lithographic printed product

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN2320

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce basic lithographic printing, including small offset product. This requires operation of a lithographic press to support efficient routine production flow while maintaining product quality standards. It includes requirements related to shutdown and cleaning of the printing press.
UNIT NAME
Produce basic lithographic printed product

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN284

Use colour management systems

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN284

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply fundamental theory of colour including terminology, colour modes and analysis of light and colour.
UNIT NAME
Use colour management systems

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3130

Set up for basic flexographic printing

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3130

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up machines for routine flexographic printing.
UNIT NAME
Set up for basic flexographic printing

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3140

Produce complex flexographic printed product

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3140

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up machines for non-routine flexographic printing.
UNIT NAME
Produce complex flexographic printed product

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3310

Set up for basic lithographic printing

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3310

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up basic lithographic printing sheet-fed and web-fed machines, including small offset for routine print jobs.
UNIT NAME
Set up for basic lithographic printing

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3320

Produce complex lithographic printed product

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3320

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up basic lithographic printing sheet-fed and web-fed machines, including small offset for routine print jobs.
UNIT NAME
Produce complex lithographic printed product

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3840

Set up and produce basic digital print

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3840

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up for and produce basic digitally printed product incorporating the use of raster image processor (RIP) technology when outputting to digital devices including wide format.
UNIT NAME
Set up and produce basic digital print

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3850

Apply software applications to digital production

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3850

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly select and use a variety of software applications to efficiently produce a standard job.
UNIT NAME
Apply software applications to digital production

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3860

Troubleshoot digital media

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3860

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to problem solve failed digital media processes and products, involving logical systematic analysis to determine the source of a problem.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot digital media

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3870

Use colour management for production

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3870

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain an acceptable match across colour devices, including the correct use of colour profiles and calibration of monitors and output devices.
UNIT NAME
Use colour management for production

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3880

Preflight and import complex images for digital devices

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3880

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm that digital files required for the printing process are all present, valid, correctly formatted and of the desired format to be imported into a digital device. It includes the application of preflight procedures and importation of files into image processors.
UNIT NAME
Preflight and import complex images for digital devices

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN3920

Set up and produce specialised digital print

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN3920

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up for and produce specialised, digitally printed products. It includes the use of non-standard substrates and raster image processor (RIP) settings.
UNIT NAME
Set up and produce specialised digital print

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN4130

Set up for complex flexographic printing

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN4130

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up machines for non-routine flexographic printing. It includes the ability to conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained.
UNIT NAME
Set up for complex flexographic printing

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN4310

Set up for complex lithographic printing

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN4310

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up options, and then set up either wide or narrow reel or sheet-fed lithographic printing machines for non-routine print jobs. It includes the ability to conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained in minimum time with minimum wastage.
UNIT NAME
Set up for complex lithographic printing

UNIT CODE
ICPPRN4960

Set up and produce complex digital print

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRN4960

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and produce complex digitally printed product. This unit incorporates the use of raster image processor (RIP) technology when outputting to digital devices including wide format.

Pre-requisite unit :
ICPPRN3840
UNIT NAME
Set up and produce complex digital print

UNIT CODE
ICPPRP2670

Produce offset lithographic plates

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRP2670

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make lithographic plates from digital input.
UNIT NAME
Produce offset lithographic plates

UNIT CODE
ICPPRP3340

Prepare imposition format for printing processes

UNIT CODE :
ICPPRP3340

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create layouts and impositions for printing.
UNIT NAME
Prepare imposition format for printing processes

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2010

Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2010

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload reels and cores on and off machines.
UNIT NAME
Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2020

Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2020

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, load and unload product on and off machines according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer/supplier specifications with minimum downtime.
UNIT NAME
Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2030

Prepare and maintain the work area

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2030

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic housekeeping functions in the workplace and prepare and maintain a work area according to work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise procedures.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and maintain the work area

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2070

Prepare machine for operation (basic)

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2070

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare printing and finishing machines and assist with their operation according to enterprise procedures.
UNIT NAME
Prepare machine for operation (basic)

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2080

Operate and monitor machines (basic)

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2080

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor machines under supervision according to enterprise requirements.
UNIT NAME
Operate and monitor machines (basic)

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2110

Prepare inks and additives

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2110

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare inks and additives in a range of printing processes.
UNIT NAME
Prepare inks and additives

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2630

Perform basic industry calculations

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2630

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic trade calculations and measurements.
UNIT NAME
Perform basic industry calculations

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2810

Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2810

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic functions on a computer.
UNIT NAME
Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP2820

Undertake basic machine maintenance

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP2820

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic, routine maintenance of machines and equipment with minimum down-time.
UNIT NAME
Undertake basic machine maintenance

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP351

Undertake basic production scheduling

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP351

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule production for a small work unit.
UNIT NAME
Undertake basic production scheduling

UNIT CODE
ICPSUP3570

Apply quick changeover procedures

UNIT CODE :
ICPSUP3570

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out quick operational changeovers and recommend improvements within the scope and authority of the job.
UNIT NAME
Apply quick changeover procedures

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
South Bank	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Printing (ICP31220)

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Certificate III in Printing

COURSE CODE: ICP31220

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Payment plan

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

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Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate III in Printing

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Industry-standard technology

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate III in Printing

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

Careers