International Centre of Graphic Technology Skills Shortages

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? RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 2

Apprenticeships at RMIT • RMIT Apprenticeships • How do they work? • Where do I find an apprenticeship? RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 3

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) RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 4

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 RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 5

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 RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 6

Why should I choose a career in printing? • 4 th 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: $60 K to $140 K fully qualified • Apprentices paid overtime, can earn $60 K by 2 nd/3 rd Year RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 7

Introductory workshops • Print Awareness Programs • School Based Apprenticeships • Questions RMIT University© 2008 Information Technology Services 8