Printing and Publishing

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Printing Machinist

A Printing Machinist operates printing equipment to produce printed materials while monitoring print quality, preparing images for printing, and performing binding tasks.

Avg yearly income $66,612
Skill level Unknown

3D Printing Technician

A 3D Printing Technician operates and maintains 3D printers to produce prototypes and finished products, ensuring quality and efficiency in the process.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in printing and publishing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 38 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
ICP20120

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $7,912
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
ICP31320

Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
Apprenticeship
41 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist

Bachelor of Arts (Literary Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Publisher Writer Editor
Journalist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Publisher Writer Editor Journalist + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Interpreter Translator Journalist
Language Specialist Publisher Researcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Interpreter Translator Journalist Language Specialist Publisher Researcher + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English Literature)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor English Teacher Publisher
Writer Copywriter Journalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor English Teacher Publisher Writer Copywriter Journalist + 3 more

Master of Arts
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Director Publisher Theatre Director
Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Director Publisher Theatre Director Artist + 1 more
ICP50120

Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management
On Campus
14 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer 3D Printing Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer 3D Printing Technician
ICP40120

Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Printing Technician Graphic Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Printing Technician Graphic Designer
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Lithographic Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Digital Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Printing Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Printing Technician
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Flexographic Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist
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