Certificate III in Print Manufacturing

Get into print with the nationally accredited Certificate III in Print Manufacturing. Gain hands-on experience through your studies and apprenticeship employment, and develop your career as a machine operator, ink mixer, print production worker in an industry in transformation.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course-work, you will learn how to:

• Manage post-press and the finishing stages of the printing process
• Integrate sustainable work practices
• Maintain quality assurance
• Contribute to a safe work environment

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the personal qualities and talents you need to get ahead in this field:

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn in the workplace
• The ability to take direction
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Passion for maintaining quality print
• Good written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and clients

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Successfully completing this course will give you:

• A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification
• Recognition as a qualified tradesperson

Career outcomes and job roles:

• Carton and Corrugating Machine Operator
• Print Finishing Operator
• Printing Operator
• Ink Manufacturing Technician
• Print Machinist
• Ink Mixer
• Press Operator

GROW YOUR CAREER

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you may choose diversify your skills with a move into graphic design:

• Certificate IV in Graphic Design
• Certificate IV in Design

INDUSTRY DEMAND

There are over 4,500 printing businesses in operation across Australia. The industry is shifting from traditional to digital printing, which means there is a need for new ways of thinking and a demand for innovative, adaptable printers to continue to grow and transform the industry.