Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

Gain the skills to start on your career pathway into the printing and graphic arts industry! This practical course will give you hands-on experience and will expose you to the art of designing and printing in a number of ways. You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to competently complete routine or defined tasks in this specialised industry sector, in roles where you work under direct supervision.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On Campus Start Date Monday 02 February 2026

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

When You Can Enrol

On-campus: Start 02 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Full-time: 6 months

Schedule

On-campus: Two days per week, Monday and Friday, 9am - 4pm, on campus, starting 02 February 2026 -

Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

You may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience; however we recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum. A pre-training interview is required. Students must provide:
• USB min 16Gb or external Drive
• Notebook and general stationary supplies
• A4 or A3 visual diary (120 pages)
• 2 x plain Cotton T-shirt for screen printing

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including portfolio evaluation, given tasks and assignments.

Compulsory Units

ICPSUP2030 Prepare and maintain the work area
ICPSUP2160 Inspect quality against required standards in a production environment
ICPDMT3210 Capture digital images
ICPDMT3220 Edit digital images
ICPPRP281 Design basic carton
ICPPRP2110 Develop basic design concepts
ICPPRP2860 Scan images for reproduction
ICPPRP3220 Digitise images for reproduction
CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAPRI312 Produce prints
ICPPRP2210 Select and apply type
CUADIG304 Create visual design components

Selectable Units

Additional selectable units may apply.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $1,625.00 (Tuition $1,625.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $325.00 (Tuition $325.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $2,500.00 (Tuition $2,500.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

• Assistant printing machinist
• Desktop publishing assistant
• Pre-press worker
• Printing operator
• Screen printing assistant
• Digital print operator

Pathways

This preparatory qualification can lead you into various specialist qualifications within the Creative industry. It provides a pathway to a range of specialist Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications in the Graphic Design and Art fields.

Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.