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Printing and Graphic Arts ICP

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover graphic media, mail house, pre-press, print communications, print manufacture and printing areas of work.

‘Information and Communications Technology’, ‘Creative Arts and Culture’ and ’Business Services’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the ICP (release 3.0) Training Package.

The Printing and Graphic Arts Package ICP (release 3.0) includes eight qualifications and four skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)

This qualification applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the printing and graphic arts industry. They work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. It covers 11 work function areas.

Digital Print Assistant

General Printing Assistant

Desktop Publishing Assistant

Machine Operator (Corrugating)

Ink Mixer

Bench Hand (Assistant Machinist)

Machine Operator (Cartons)

Mail House Operator

Screen Printing Assistant

Offsider (Print Assistant)

General Operator (Sacks and Bags)

ICP20120 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts

Assistant Machinist

Print Assistant

Carton Making Machine Operator

Corrugated Box Machine Operator

Desktop Publishing Assistant

Digital Print Assistant

Screen Printing Assistant

Sacks and Bags Operator

ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing

This qualification applies to individuals working as print machinists who set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers or screen printers and work on a range of printed products.

Digital Printer

Digital Print Manager

Print Machinist (Flexographic)

Print Machinist (Gravure)

Print Machinist (Lithographic)

Screen Printer

Print Machinist (Pad)

ICP31220 - Certificate III in Printing

This qualification applies to individuals working as print machinists who typically set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers or screen printers and work on a range of printed products. They prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may also provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Digital Print Supervisor

Gravure Print Machinist

Offset Printer

Pad Print Machinist

Screen Printer

Flexographic Print Machinist

Printing Operator

ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing

Appropriate for individuals working in the print manufacturing area creating printed products by hand or machine. They are responsible for post-press and finishing stages of the print process.

Sacks and Bags Maker

Print Finisher

Paper Products Machinist

Ink Mixer

Mail House Production Worker

ICP31320 - Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging

This qualification applies to individuals working in the print manufacturing area creating printed products by hand or machine. They are responsible for the post-press and finishing stages of the print process and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Digital Print Production Worker

Flexographic Press Operator

Relief Press Operator

3D Printer Operator

ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications

This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-media tradesperson. They design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text, to meet production and design requirements. Apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with, and characteristic to, the print medium.

Pre-press Worker

Desktop Publisher

Multimedia Content Author

ICP31420 - Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-media tradesperson. Typically they design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text to meet production and design requirements and apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with, and characteristic to, the print medium. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Desktop Publisher

Multimedia Writer

Pre-Press Operator

ICP40115 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts

This general qualification applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Binding and Finishing Technician

Printing Technician

Pre-press Technician

ICP40120 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management

This qualification applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They also take responsibility for production flow and provide supervision and guidance to others with limited responsibility for the output of others. Individuals undertaking this unit should have significant experience in the Printing and Graphic Arts industry.

Print Technician

Prepress Technician

Bindery Technician

ICP50115 - Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts

This qualification applies to individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge in the Printing and Graphic arts industry and are responsible for production workflow. They analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources and are involved in planning, scheduling and the supervision of labour, machines, and materials for production. They provide leadership and guidance to others with responsibility for the output of others.

Production Controller (Pre-press)

Production Manager

Print Production Supervisor

Media Developer

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Annual Commencements	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing
Annual Commencements	30	40	20	25	10	0	0	0
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing
Annual Commencements	0	5	5	5	0	0	0	0
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications
Annual Commencements	5	5	5	0	0	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 7/01/2021, rounded estimates for July 2019 to June 2020. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			12 mths					12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*		T
ICP20120 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths		18 mths	24 mths		12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T		T	T	*	T
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Digital Printer
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Digital Print Manager
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Print Machinist (Flexographic)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Print Machinist (Gravure)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Print Machinist (Lithographic)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Screen Printer
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing , Print Machinist (Pad)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31220 - Certificate III in Printing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths		42 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A		A	A	*	A
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing , Sacks and Bags Maker
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing , Print Finisher
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing , Paper Products Machinist
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing , Ink Mixer
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing , Mail House Production Worker
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31320 - Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths		36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A		A	A	*	A
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications , Pre-press Worker
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications , Desktop Publisher
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications , Multimedia Content Author
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A			*		A
ICP31420 - Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths		24 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A		T	A	*	A
ICP40115 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
ICP40120 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*
ICP50115 - Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								36 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Availability
ICP20120 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
Availability
ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing
Availability
ICP31220 - Certificate III in Printing
Availability
ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing
Availability
ICP31320 - Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
Availability
ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications
Availability
ICP31420 - Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Printing and Graphic Arts ICP

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

ICP20115 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)

ICP20120 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts

ICP31215 - Certificate III in Printing

ICP31220 - Certificate III in Printing

ICP31315 - Certificate III in Print Manufacturing

ICP31320 - Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging

ICP31415 - Certificate III in Print Communications

ICP31420 - Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production

ICP40115 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts

ICP40120 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management

ICP50115 - Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts

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