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International Centre of Graphic Technology. Skills Shortages – Great Career Opportunities Simon Cochaud, Director – International Centre of Graphic Technology, - Design TAFE. Overview. ICGT – What is it What is pre-press? What is printing? What is print finishing?. Apprenticeships at RMIT.
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International Centre of Graphic Technology Skills Shortages – Great Career Opportunities Simon Cochaud, Director – International Centre of Graphic Technology, - Design TAFE
Overview • ICGT – What is it • What is pre-press? • What is printing? • What is print finishing? Information Technology Services
Apprenticeships at RMIT • RMIT Apprenticeships • How do they work? • Where do I find an apprenticeship? Information Technology Services
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) Information Technology Services
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 Information Technology Services
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 Information Technology Services
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 Information Technology Services
Introductory workshops • Print Awareness Programs • School Based Apprenticeships • Questions Information Technology Services