1. International Centre of Graphic Technology Skills Shortages – Great Career Opportunities Simon Cochaud, Director – International Centre of Graphic Technology, - Design TAFE

2. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 2 Overview ICGT – What is it What is pre-press? What is printing? What is print finishing?

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

4. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 4 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)

5. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 5 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

6. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 6 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

7. RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 7 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: $60K to $140K fully qualified Apprentices paid overtime, can earn $60K by 2 nd /3 rd Year

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