Overview
The Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production is designed for employed apprentices who work in a digital design and output environment.
Career opportunities, include:
- digital media designer
- multimedia graphic designer
- assistant graphic artist
- multimedia content author
- multimedia designer
- print finishing artist
- multimedia production technician
- pre-press operator
- pre-press technician
- digital production controller
- pre-press worker
Pathways to further study:
- Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management ICP40120
- Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management ICP50120
Studying the Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production at Holmesglen
You will learn the skills to be 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 range of problems associated with the print medium.
This accredited program is made up of 21 units that have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. Our qualified and experienced trainers offer personalised support to suit your needs. If you have already completed one or more of these units before, these may be counted towards the completion of this course.
Course structure
This accredited program is made up of 21 units that have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. Our qualified and experienced trainers offer personalised support to suit your needs. If you have already completed one or more of these units before, these may be counted towards the completion of this course.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| ICPSUP2600 |
Maintain a safe work environment |
| ICPDMT3220 |
Edit digital images |
| ICPSUP2160 |
Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment |
| ICPPRP4350 |
Generate complex imposition |
| ICPPRP3110 |
Develop detailed design concepts |
| ICPPRP4300 |
Manage colour |
| ICPDMT3210 |
Capture digital images |
| ICPPRP2110 |
Develop basic design concepts |
| ICPPRP2210 |
Select and apply type |
| ICPPRP2840 |
Produce PDF files for online and screen display |
| ICPPRP3210 |
Produce typographic images |
| ICPPRP3960 |
Generate high-end PDF files |
| ICPKNW3220 |
Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry |
| ICPPRN2820 |
Produce and manage basic digital print |
| ICPPRP2520 |
Output images |
| ICPSUP2620 |
Communicate in the workplace |
| ICPPRP224 |
Produce pages using a page layout application |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| ICPPRP2250 |
Produce graphics using graphics applications |
| ICPPRN284 |
Use colour management systems |
| ICPPRN3870 |
Use colour management for production |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| ICPSUP2600 | Maintain a safe work environment |
| ICPDMT3220 | Edit digital images |
| ICPSUP2160 | Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment |
| ICPPRP4350 | Generate complex imposition |
| ICPPRP3110 | Develop detailed design concepts |
| ICPPRP4300 | Manage colour |
| ICPDMT3210 | Capture digital images |
| ICPPRP2110 | Develop basic design concepts |
| ICPPRP2210 | Select and apply type |
| ICPPRP2840 | Produce PDF files for online and screen display |
| ICPPRP3210 | Produce typographic images |
| ICPPRP3960 | Generate high-end PDF files |
| ICPKNW3220 | Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry |
| ICPPRN2820 | Produce and manage basic digital print |
| ICPPRP2520 | Output images |
| ICPSUP2620 | Communicate in the workplace |
| ICPPRP224 | Produce pages using a page layout application |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| ICPPRP2250 | Produce graphics using graphics applications |
| ICPPRN284 | Use colour management systems |
| ICPPRN3870 | Use colour management for production |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
As this is an apprenticeship delivery, Prior to enrolment or commencement of training the student will be required to have an Epsilon registration and signed
contract with an employer and a signed training plan with Holmesglen.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the Certificate III in Pre-press Graphic Design Production, ICP31420.
How to apply
Apprenticeship
training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit Australian apprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
PRTG
1300 639 888
appcentral@holmesgl
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship | $4,794 | |
| Concession | $959 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.