International Centre of Graphic Technology

Skills Shortages – Great Career Opportunities

Simon Cochaud, Director – International Centre of Graphic Technology, - Design TAFE

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Overview

• ICGT – What is it

• What is pre-press?

• What is printing?

• What is print finishing?

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Apprenticeships at RMIT

• RMIT Apprenticeships

• How do they work?

• Where do I find an apprenticeship?

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Qualification Details

• Four years full time:

Cert III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Choose only one below)

– Pre-press

– Printing (four trade streams)

– Print Finishing

• TAFE competency based delivery

• Attendance ranges from (on average) six weeks per year at

ICGT, Brunswick (Trade School) (3 years)

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Education milestones and exit points

• Certificate II (Pre-Apprenticeship Program)

– 6 months to 18 months (School Based Program)

• Certificate III (Apprenticeship Program)

– 3 to 4 years

• Certificate IV Printing (Post Apprenticeship Program)

– 6 months to 12 months

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Why choose RMIT?

• Industry leading provider:

– Prominent focus on innovative teaching and learning

– Quality staff

• Work integrated learning:

– Facilities – best in Oceania

– Industry placements– Highly practical classroom delivery – Student focused learning environment– Work simulated learning environment

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Why should I choose a career in printing?

• 4th largest industry in Australia

• Skills shortage, estimated 500 to 3,000 by 2020

• Ageing workforce 54 by 2020

• Nationally and internationally recognised qualification, can work overseas, interstate, start own company

• Salary band: $60K to $140K fully qualified

• Apprentices paid overtime, can earn $60K by 2nd/3rd Year

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Introductory workshops

• Print Awareness Programs

• School Based Apprenticeships

• Questions