Certificate III in Printing
If it involves ink on paper, there's a good chance a print machinist was responsible for its production. This course will get you job ready to work in this interesting and specialised field.
Did you know the printing industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in Australia and, according to the AISC, it's responsible for employing almost 27,000 people!
If you're looking to get involved in the printing industry, the Certificate III in Printing gives you the skills and knowledge to become a print machinist. Print machinists are responsible for setting up and operating printing machinery to produce books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials, and stationery.
This qualification applies to those who set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers or screen printers and work on a range of printed products. You'll learn the many processes and techniques for ensuring a quality printed end result for the best possible output.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Product Design
Course ID
- National ID: ICP31220
- WA State ID: BFB8
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This course is designed to deliver the formal training component of an Australian Apprenticeship in Printing. During the course, participants will learn to apply solutions to a range of industry related problems, encompassing different equipment, systems and processes, and to analyse and evaluate information from different sources. Participants will develop knowledge of Print Machining and its position within the Printing and Graphic Arts industry workflow. Participants will also learn how to practically implement this learning in the workplace.
Delivery location
Did you know the printing industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in Australia and, according to the AISC, it's responsible for employing almost 27,000 people!
If you're looking to get involved in the printing industry, the Certificate III in Printing gives you the skills and knowledge to become a print machinist. Print machinists are responsible for setting up and operating printing machinery to produce books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, posters, leaflets, packaging materials, and stationery.
This qualification applies to those who set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure printing presses, digital printers or screen printers and work on a range of printed products. You'll learn the many processes and techniques for ensuring a quality printed end result for the best possible output.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Product Design
Course ID
- National ID: ICP31220
- WA State ID: BFB8
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This course is designed to deliver the formal training component of an Australian Apprenticeship in Printing. During the course, participants will learn to apply solutions to a range of industry related problems, encompassing different equipment, systems and processes, and to analyse and evaluate information from different sources. Participants will develop knowledge of Print Machining and its position within the Printing and Graphic Arts industry workflow. Participants will also learn how to practically implement this learning in the workplace.
Delivery location
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