Design TAFE Pre-Apprenticeships
1. What Pre-Apprenticeship programs are available in the School of Design TAFE?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
2. What are the commencement dates for Pre Apprenticeships in 2008?
February and August 2008 - Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
February and July 2008 - Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
3. What does the program cost?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Concession $55
Non concession $877
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
Concession $53 plus material fees
Non concession $860 plus material fees
*Please note these costs are subject to variation.
4. What's involved?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Students will undertake both theoretical classes, integrated into practical demonstrations and tasks. Skill development is progressive and based on the individual's ability to progress through set competencies. Assessment is based on the trainee’s ability to successfully complete the competency tasks which include Occupational Health and Safety practices, communication in the workplace, lithographic printing, producing digital prints, preparing printing machinery, developing basic design concepts, and developing relevant computer software skills.
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
Students are required to complete units of competency that make up the 21278VIC Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making) program. This consists of written question / answer activities from resource books, practical tasks, four practical furniture projects, Occupational Health & Safety tasks, and working effectively with others.
5. What pathways are available?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
Students can progress via a number of pathways from the Certificate ll through to apprenticeships, Diplomas and Degrees:
- Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
- Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
- Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
- Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
- Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
- Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
- Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press)
- Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
- Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
- Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
- Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Printing)
- Bachelor of Business (Graphic Technology)
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
Students can progress via a number of pathways from the Certificate ll through to apprenticeships, and Diplomas:
- Certificate III in Furniture Making
- Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)
- Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining)
- Certificate III Upholstery
- Certificate III Polishing
- Certificate IV Furnishing Technology
- Diploma of Furnishing Technology
- Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design)
6. What is the length of the program?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
The program runs from early February through to mid-June in Semester1and end-July to end-December in Semester 2 (Monday to Thursday) from 9:00am to 4:30pm except for term breaks.
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
The program runs from February through to mid-June in Semester1 and from July through to early December in Semester 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) from 8:30am to 4:30pm except for Easter/September term breaks.
7. Will this qualification get me a job?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
This program has been developed to provide participants with the necessary skills to work in the areas of:
- Graphic Prepress
- Printing
- Finishing
- Converting
Upon successful completion of the Certificate II General, participants will receive direct credits into one of three apprenticeship programs.
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
This program has been developed to provide participants with the necessary skills to either work as a:
- Furniture Production Worker II
Or to pursue employment and further studies at Certificate III apprentice as a:
- Furniture Maker
- Cabinet Maker
- Polisher / Wood Finisher
- Upholsterer
8. What sort of facilities are available?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
The ICGT Brunswick facilities are the most advanced in the country. The computer laboratories, software applications and supporting workflows, along with the traditional and digital printing technologies are the most contemporary and leading edge. With-out a doubt, the technology at the Centre is leading the industry in digital print and workflow connectivity through the processes.
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
RMIT Buildings 71 and 73 are simulated workshops (factory) providing the necessary environment to deliver programs for Certificate II to Certificate V within the LMF02 Furnishing Training Package.
9. Where are the programs located?
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
RMIT University, Brunswick Campus
Dawson Street, Brunswick
Certificate II in Furnishing Pre Apprentice (Cabinet Making)
RMIT University, City Campus
Cardigan Street, Carlton
10. To apply for a Pre Apprenticeship program or for more information contact:
Printing
Fay Mitchell
(03) 9925 9446
fay.mitchell@rmit.edu.au
Furniture
Julian Pratt
(03) 9925 4820
julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au
Bryon Stanley
(03) 9925 4150
bryon.stanley@rmit.edu.au