Certificate III in Print Communications
Description
Course code: ICP31415
This qualification applies to individuals working as a pre-press tradesperson in the printing and graphic arts industry. 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.
56 Weeks: (52 weeks classroom delivery + 4 weeks of holidays).
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES: 096407E
- For course packages or re-enrolment, the registration fee is payable only once.
- These fees are indicative and are subject to change at the time of enrolment.
Pathways Information
After individuals ICP31415 Certificate III in Print Communications could progress to ICP40115 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Pre-press operator
- Pre-press technician
Entry requirements
- 18 years or over
- Basic computer skills
- Meet all Student Visa requirements, including:
- Year 11 – 12 academic education (or equivalent)
- IELTS 5.5 or English proficiency (or equivalent)
Structure
Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change in the future.
Your choice of modules and projects available may, to some extent, be restricted by the schedule of lectures and the availability of staff. It may also vary according to the degree specialism chosen.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME |
|---|---|
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| ICPSUP216 | Inspect quality against required standards |
| ICPSUP260 | Maintain a safe work environment |
| ICPSUP262 | Communicate in the workplace |
| ICPKNW322 | Develop knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry |
| ICPDMT263 | Access and use the internet |
| 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 |
| ICPPRP321 | Produce a typographic image |
| ICPPRP322 | Digitise images for reproduction |
| ICPPRP324 | Create pages using a page layout application |
| ICPPRP334 | Prepare an imposition format for printing processes |
| ICPPRP386 | Undertake digital proofing |
| ICPDMT321 | Capture a digital image |
| ICPDMT322 | Edit a digital image |
| ICPPRP325 | Create graphics using a graphics application |
| ICPPRP396 | Generate high-end PDF files |
| ICPPRP284 | Produce PDF files for online or screen display |