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Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
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ICP20120
Your experience in the printing and graphic arts industry has provided you with a practical understanding of production environments and quality standards. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to develop a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified when these partnerships are finalised and the assessment process is available.
About This Qualification
This qualification applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the printing and graphic arts industry. They work under direct supervision, and use limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. It is a preparatory qualification that can be used as a pathway into a range of specialist Certificate III qualifications within the printing and graphic arts industry. Licensing/Regulatory Information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ICP20120
Training Package
ICP — Printing and Graphic Arts
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (2 core + 10 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Print Finishing Operator | Operating binding and finishing machinery to produce books, brochures, and other printed materials. |
| Digital Print Operator | Controlling and monitoring digital printing equipment to produce high-quality commercial outputs. |
| Screen Printing Assistant | Preparing screens and substrates while supporting the production of manual and semi-automatic screen prints. |
| Mail House Operator | Managing the packing and sorting of large-scale mail-outs for direct advertising and distribution campaigns. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your time in printing, finishing, or pre-press roles
- ✓Position descriptions outlining your daily responsibilities and supervision levels
- ✓Letters of employment or references from supervisors in the printing sector
Machine & Production Operations
- ✓Records of machine setup and monitoring for basic printing or finishing tasks
- ✓Logs or shift reports showing your involvement in substrate preparation
- ✓Photos or videos of you safely operating and maintaining work area equipment
Quality & Maintenance
- ✓Quality inspection checklists used to verify production against standards
- ✓Maintenance logs documenting basic cleaning and upkeep of printing machinery
- ✓Records of waste disposal and environmental management in the work area
Finishing & Dispatch
- ✓Evidence of manual or machine-assisted binding, folding, or guillotining
- ✓Packing and dispatch documentation for completed printed products
- ✓Records of inventory procedures or warehouse materials processing
Digital & Pre-press Support
- ✓Records of digital file transfers or basic data entry into electronic systems
- ✓Evidence of outputting basic digital images or page layouts
- ✓Documentation of using colour management or digital workflow systems
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Printing and Graphic Arts.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production
ICP31420
Certificate III
Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
ICP31320
Certificate III
Certificate III in Printing
ICP31220
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management
ICP40120
Diploma
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management
ICP50120
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