Certificate III in Print Binding Finishing and Packaging Apprenticeship | Melbourne TAFE Courses & Degrees, Victoria

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Overview

The Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing, and Packaging provides comprehensive training for printing manufacturing apprentices and covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the print manufacturing trade streams, such as finishing, binding, folding, gluing, cutting, embellishing, and corrugating.

Career opportunities, include:

ink mixer
mail house production worker
paper products machinist
print finisher
sacks and bags maker

Pathways to further study:

ICP40120 Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts Management
ICP50120 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management

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
ICPSUP2020	Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSUP2820	Undertake basic machine maintenance
ICPSUP2030	Prepare and maintain the work area
ICPCBF2210	Set up and produce basic guillotined product
ICPSUP2620	Communicate in the workplace
ICPCBF2410	Set up machine for basic folding
ICPSUP2160	Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment
ICPSUP2810	Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors
ICPSUP2630	Perform basic industry calculations
ICPCBF2610	Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening
ICPCBF220	Produce basic converted or finished product
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICPCBF2430	Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section)
ICPCBF2440	Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product
ICPCBF3410	Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding
ICPCBF3420	Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product
ICPKNW3220	Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis
ICPCBF3210	Set up and produce complex guillotined product
ICPCBF3200	Produce complex converted or finished product

Code	Name
ICPSUP2600	Maintain a safe work environment
ICPSUP2020	Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine
ICPSUP2820	Undertake basic machine maintenance
ICPSUP2030	Prepare and maintain the work area
ICPCBF2210	Set up and produce basic guillotined product
ICPSUP2620	Communicate in the workplace
ICPCBF2410	Set up machine for basic folding
ICPSUP2160	Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment
ICPSUP2810	Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors
ICPSUP2630	Perform basic industry calculations
ICPCBF2610	Set up machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening
ICPCBF220	Produce basic converted or finished product
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICPCBF2430	Set up machine for basic collating or inserting (sheet/section)
ICPCBF2440	Produce basic collated or inserted (sheet/section) product
ICPCBF3410	Set up machine for complex sequenced or multiple folding
ICPCBF3420	Produce complex sequenced or multiple folded product
ICPKNW3220	Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis
ICPCBF3210	Set up and produce complex guillotined product
ICPCBF3200	Produce complex converted or finished product

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 the RTO.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify you training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

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Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in 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 ICP31320 Certificate III in Print binding, finishing and packaging.

How to apply

Apprenticeship

A 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 australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.

If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:

PRTG

phone +61395641888 email appcentral@holmesglen.edu.au

info@holmesglen.edu.au

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	$4,897
Concession	$979
Mandatory Materials and Activities fees ^* (GST inc)
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 .

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Join us for Open Day at Holmesglen as we show you how a printing course can connect you with an in-demand trade industry. Printing is a global industry using the most advanced digital technologies alongside traditional print processes. Our courses will give you the skills to work in this highly competitive industry, and become a highly skilled print machinist and operator. Our presentation will highlight the unique elements and importance of the trade, plus then give you the opportunity to tour our workshops and meet with teachers.