About this course
Do you want to learn how books, brochures, and packaging come together after printing? This hands-on course teaches you how to bind, finish, and package printed materials so they look professional and are ready to use or sell.
Techniques you’ll learn include:
- folding, cutting, gluing, and stitching
- how to operate binding and finishing machine
- the basics of packaging printed items for delivery or display
- working in a team and keeping things organised
- how to safely use tools and follow workplace procedures.
This course can lead to positions in the printing industry such as:
- print finisher
- bindery operator
- packaging operator
- print production assistant
- quality control inspector.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS201 Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry ICPKNW3220 Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment ICPSUP2160 Maintain a safe work environment ICPSUP2600 Communicate in the workplace ICPSUP2620 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Support continuous improvement systems and processes BSBFLM309 Contribute to workplace innovation BSBINN201 Use and respect copyright BSBIPR401 Organise personal work priorities and development BSBWOR301 Produce basic converted or finished product ICPCBF220 Set up and produce basic guillotined product ICPCBF2210 Set up machine for basic flat-bed die cutting or embossing ICPCBF2250 Produce basic flat-bed die cut or embossed product ICPCBF2260 Set up machine for basic rotary die cutting or embossing ICPCBF2270 Produce basic rotary die cut or embossed product ICPCBF228 Set up machine for basic flat-bed cutting ICPCBF2310 Produce basic flat-bed cut product ICPCBF2320 Set up machine for basic folding ICPCBF2410 Produce basic folded product ICPCBF2420 Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section) ICPCBF2430 Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product ICPCBF2440 Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening ICPCBF2610 Set up machine for basic laminating ICPCBF2810 Produce basic laminated product ICPCBF2820 Run and monitor sack and bag machines ICPCBF2980 Set up and monitor in-line scoring, folding and gluing machine for sack or bag manufacture ICPCBF302 Run and monitor envelope manufacturing machines ICPCBF303 Produce single-faced web ICPCBF3050 Set up machine for basic carton folding and gluing ICPCBF3060 Produce double-faced web ICPCBF3070 Produce complex folded and glued cartons ICPCBF3090 Produce complex converted or finished product ICPCBF3200 Set up and produce complex guillotined product ICPCBF3210 Undertake pre make-ready for die cutting ICPCBF3260 Set up machine for complex rotary die cutting or embossing ICPCBF3270 Produce complex rotary die cut or embossed product ICPCBF3280 Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding ICPCBF3410 Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product ICPCBF3420 Set up machine for complex collating ICPCBF3430 Produce complex collated or inserted product ICPCBF3440 Set up machine for complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastening ICPCBF3610 Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or sewn fastened product ICPCBF3620 Set up and produce hand-made box ICPCBF3690 Decorate paper ICPCBF3710 Set up machine for complex laminating ICPCBF3810 Produce complex laminated product ICPCBF3820 Use electronic monitoring systems (converting and finishing) ICPCBF3910 Set up and operate folder gluer machine ICPCBF3950 Set up in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture ICPCBF399 Set up machine for complex carton folding and gluing ICPCBF4100 Set up machine for complex flat-bed die cutting or embossing ICPCBF425 Produce complex flat-bed die cut or embossed product ICPCBF4260 Set up and produce hand-bound book ICPCBF465 Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing ICPPRN2110 Produce basic flexographic printed product ICPPRN2140 Set up for foil stamping ICPPRN2610 Produce foil stamped product ICPPRN262 Set up for basic coating ICPPRN271 Produce basic coated product ICPPRN272 Produce and manage basic digital print ICPPRN2820 Produce basic relief printed product ICPPRN2880 Set up for basic flexographic printing ICPPRN3130 Produce complex flexographic printed product ICPPRN3140 Produce and manage complex digital print ICPPRN3820 Prepare for personalised digital printing ICPPRN3830 Set up and produce basic digital print ICPPRN3840 Apply software applications to digital production ICPPRN3850 Set up and produce specialised digital print ICPPRN3920 Set up for basic relief printing ICPPRN3930 Produce complex relief printed product ICPPRN3940 Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing ICPPRN4110 Set up for complex flexographic printing ICPPRN4130 Set up for complex relief printing ICPPRN4510 Prepare for variable data printing ICPPRN4840 Set up and monitor in-line printing operations ICPPRN4930 Set up and produce complex digital print ICPPRN4960 Work with digital information ICPPRN4970 Design basic carton ICPPRP281 Digitise images for reproduction ICPPRP3220 Operate databases for digital printing ICPPRP3850 Manage colour ICPPRP4300 Manipulate 3D files in preparation for 3D printing ICPPTD301 Set up and produce 3D prints ICPPTD302 Set up and produce 3D scans ICPPTD303 Apply problem solving techniques to 3D printing maintenance and operation ICPPTD304 Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine ICPSUP2010 Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine ICPSUP2020 Prepare and maintain the work area ICPSUP2030 Prepare machine for operation (basic) ICPSUP2070 Operate and monitor machines (basic) ICPSUP2080 Prepare inks and additives ICPSUP2110 Pack and dispatch product ICPSUP2210 Lift and shift loads mechanically ICPSUP2360 Undertake warehouse materials processing ICPSUP2410 Reconcile process outputs ICPSUP2430 Perform basic industry calculations ICPSUP2630 Provide basic instruction for a task ICPSUP271 Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors ICPSUP2810 Undertake basic machine maintenance ICPSUP2820 Prepare ink and additives (advanced) ICPSUP311 Pack and dispatch (advanced) ICPSUP3210 Dispose of waste ICPSUP3230 Undertake inventory procedures ICPSUP3420 Undertake basic production scheduling ICPSUP351 Plan operational processes ICPSUP352 Apply quick changeover procedures ICPSUP3570 Ensure process improvements are sustained ICPSUP488 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan MSL954004 Deliver customer service MSMPMC326 Use structured problem-solving tools MSMSUP390 Apply competitive systems and practices MSS402001 Undertake root cause analysis MSS402080 Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402082 Manually sort mail and parcels TLIA2041
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Chadstone
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Holmesglen Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Melbourne
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Spectra Training for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider