About this course
Do you want to work in the printing industry? This course will give you the skills to:
- operate printing machines
- work with different materials
- produce high-quality prints for books, packaging and signage.
You’ll also learn how to:
- print on paper, fabric and other surfaces
- use modern printing equipment
- mix colours and follow design requirements
- keep machines running smoothly
- work safely in a print shop.
This course will prepare you for roles at printing businesses, packaging businesses and design studios. Roles may include:
- printer
- press operator
- print technician
- graphic production assistant.
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 Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBCUS301 Use and respect copyright BSBIPR401 Design and produce business documents BSBITU306 Investigate micro business opportunities BSBSMB301 Plan small business finances BSBSMB402 Market the small business BSBSMB403 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 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 laminating ICPCBF2810 Produce basic laminated product ICPCBF2820 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 Set up machine for complex laminating ICPCBF3810 Produce complex laminated product ICPCBF3820 Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing ICPPRN2110 Produce basic flexographic printed product ICPPRN2140 Produce basic gravure printed product ICPPRN2220 Produce basic lithographic printed product ICPPRN2320 Produce basic pad printed product ICPPRN2420 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 Use colour management systems ICPPRN284 Use digital workflow ICPPRN2850 Produce basic relief printed product ICPPRN2880 Set up for basic flexographic printing ICPPRN3130 Produce complex flexographic printed product ICPPRN3140 Set up for basic gravure printing ICPPRN3210 Produce complex gravure printed product ICPPRN3220 Set up for basic lithographic printing ICPPRN3310 Produce complex lithographic printed product ICPPRN3320 Set up for basic pad printing ICPPRN3410 Produce complex pad printed product ICPPRN3420 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 Troubleshoot digital media ICPPRN3860 Use colour management for production ICPPRN3870 Preflight and import complex images for digital devices ICPPRN3880 Manage digital files ICPPRN3890 Generate proofs for digital production ICPPRN3900 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 gravure printing ICPPRN4210 Set up for complex lithographic printing ICPPRN4310 Set up for complex pad printing ICPPRN4410 Set up for complex relief printing ICPPRN4510 Prepare for variable data printing ICPPRN4840 Apply advanced software applications to digital production ICPPRN4940 Set up and use complex colour management for production ICPPRN4950 Set up and produce complex digital print ICPPRN4960 Work with digital information ICPPRN4970 Develop basic design concepts ICPPRP2110 Select and apply type ICPPRP2210 Produce pages using a page layout application ICPPRP224 Electronically combine and assemble data for page layouts ICPPRP2320 Output images ICPPRP2520 Produce offset lithographic plates ICPPRP2670 Produce flexographic photopolymer plates ICPPRP2680 Produce PDF files for online and screen display ICPPRP2840 Scan images for reproduction ICPPRP2860 Transfer digital files ICPPRP2970 Develop detailed design concepts ICPPRP3110 Produce typographic images ICPPRP3210 Digitise images for reproduction ICPPRP3220 Prepare imposition format for printing processes ICPPRP3340 Produce computer images for screen printing ICPPRP3820 Operate databases for digital printing ICPPRP3850 Generate high-end PDF files ICPPRP3960 Digitise complex images for reproduction ICPPRP422 Manage colour ICPPRP4300 Set up and operate automated workflow ICPPRP4840 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 screen ICPSCP2150 Prepare substrate ICPSCP2210 Manually prepare direct emulsion stencil ICPSCP2330 Manually prepare and produce screen prints ICPSCP2700 Manually produce basic screen prints ICPSCP2710 Semi-automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSCP2730 Automatically produce basic screen prints ICPSCP2750 Finish screen print products ICPSCP2810 Prepare film for basic screen printing ICPSCP2820 Reclaim screen manually ICPSCP3110 Prepare stencil using direct projection method ICPSCP339 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit ICPSCP3510 Manually produce complex screen prints ICPSCP3710 Semi-automatically produce complex screen prints ICPSCP3730 Operate a semi-automatic screen printing machine ICPSCP374 Operate an automatic screen printing machine ICPSCP3760 Produce computer image for screen printing ICPSCP382 Prepare film for complex screen printing ICPSCP3830 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 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 Create a markup language document to specification ICTWEB429 Deliver customer service MSMPMC326 Use structured problem-solving tools MSMSUP390 Apply competitive systems and practices MSS402001 Sustain process improvements MSS402002 Manage the impact of change on own work MSS402010 Apply 5S procedures MSS402040 Undertake root cause analysis MSS402080 Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402082 Advise on products and services SIRXPDK001 Sell to the retail customer SIRXSLS001
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
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
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