ICP31220 Cert III in Printing

Printing is a diverse trade with many specialties. RTA meets the needs of all types of printers and offer tailored learning solutions for any of the major printing streams.

Employment Pathways

Printing Trades Person - Printer

Course structure

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ICPSUP2160 Inspect quality against required standards

ICPSUP2600 Maintain a safe work environment

ICPKNW3220 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing & graphics industry

ICPSUP2620 Communicate in the workplace

ICPSUP2030 Prepare and maintain the work area

ICPPRP2110 Develop a basic design concept

ICPSUP2070 Prepare machine for operation (basic) 

ICPSUP2630 Perform basic industry calculations 

ICPSUP2810 Use computer systems 

ICPSUP2820 Undertake basic machine maintenance 

BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 

ICPSUP2020 Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine

ICPPRN3920 Set up and produce specialised digital print

ICPPRN2840 Use colour management systems

ICPPRP2840 Produce PDF files for online or screen display

ICPPRN4960 Set up and produce complex digital print

ICPPRN3890 Manage Digital Files

ICPPRN3840 Set up and produce basic digtal print

ICPSUP351 Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPPRN2820 Produce and manage basic digital print

Specialisations

LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING

Entry Requirements

Individuals must hold industry experience prior to entering the qualification and or currently be employed in a permanent part time or full time capacity.

Duration

Average Course Duration (3 years)

Delivery Mode

workplace-based / face to face/ online.

Assessment Method

A range of assessment strategies are employed for this training program and the choice of strategy is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency. Strategies include demonstrations, observation, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, self-assessments, reports and interviews.

Locations

NSW all areas - we come to you.

This training is subsidised by the NSW government.

TAS all areas - we come to you.

This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania 

Materials Required - All students must have access to a workplace that has personal protective equipment in place, including appropriate head attire and suitable tools of the trade, software, a computer and Internet access.

Education Pathways - After successful completion of this qualification, students may gain access to higher level qualifications in the printing and Graphic Arts Training Package or University programs.

Course Credit - Students may seek to have a unit(s) of competency formally recognised by transfer credit or recognition of prior learning RPL. Duration of study may be Shortened where credit(s) are obtained.

NSW Fees and Funding - The student fees for apprenticeship qualifications are capped at $2000. Under the fee free apprenticeships strategy, eligible apprentices that commence training on or after 1 July 2018 will be fee free. You may be eligible for fee free apprenticeship training, contact RTA to discuss your eligibility.

QLD Fees - Under User Choice QLD, the student fee is calculated based on the units chosen. Typically a student fee is circa $1300.

TAS Fees - Tasmanian apprentices are fee free under the Skills Tas User Choice program.

Concessions may be available, contact us to discuss the requirements.

Who is a Candidate for an apprenticeship - Apprentices in the Printing industry include experienced workers who have not achieved a trade qualification, School based apprentices & young people new to full time work.

RTA is managing apprentices of all ages and most of our learners are mature age workers. Typically these people have many years of experience in the industry and have never had the opportunity to gain a trade qualification.
We encourage employers to consider staff for a qualification who are mature age and have gained skills on the job.

Recognition of Prior Learning RPL can be applied to shorten the study period for these people.

The Printing Qualification is currently classed as skills shortage (priority one). Access to government assistance in the form of funded courses and incentive programs, is designed to increase the number of qualified people in the industry and maintain skills levels into the future. Learn more about the Government incentives programs here.