Kick-start your career as a print machinist and focus on modern flexographic printing. Learn to create high-quality printed products using a range of different surfaces and be employed by print companies as a skilled flexographic printer.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Produce basic and complex flexographic printed products
Set up equipment for flexographic printing
Identify and rectify faults in machine operation
Develop and apply knowledge of the printing and graphic arts industry
Produce self adhesive labels, flexible packaging and carton packaging
Mix and match inks
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
The skills and knowledge to pursue a career in flexographic printing
The ability to produce flexographic printed products
A sound understanding of the specialised flexographic printing industry
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Be employed as an apprentice in industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
This course can also be taken as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to to discuss your eligibility.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the printing processes and related industries
An interest in graphics and image reproduction for printing
Good communication and problem solving skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: flexographic print specialist, printing supervisor and printing operator.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Printing (Flexographic Printing) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Printing (Flexographic Printing) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 21 units of competency, including 5 core and 16 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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