GQA
Level 2
QN: 600/6836/X
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 Certificate in Reprographics
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 691 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
691 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what information to share with colleagues on your job role and why this is important.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know why it is important to respond promptly to requests.
- Be able to respond promptly to requests from colleagues.
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important and how barriers to this can be overcome.
- Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
2
Create Digital Artwork for Print
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare layout of documents for print
- Be able to set text to agreed typographical specifications
- Be able to import and use images in digital art
- Be able to proof and correct digital art
- work for print
- Know how to create digital art
3
Delivery of Company Customer Service Standards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of customer service.
- Understand the attributes and qualities required in customer service roles.
- Understand the Customer Service standards set within the Organisation.
- Know the Company’s Customer base.
- Know the Company guidelines for communicating with Customers.
- Be able to communicate and interact with Customers in accordance with Company guidelines.
- Know how to handle Customer complaints.
- Know how to obtain information regarding customer satisfaction levels.
- Know the extent of own authority when dealing with customers.
- Know how the Data Protection Act applies to their area of responsibility.
4
Keep Equipment Clean and in Working Order for use in the Printing Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to keep printing equipment clean
- Be able to keep printing equipment in working order
- Know how to keep printing equipment clean and in working order
5
Knowledge of the Organisations Printing Processes and related information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Departments within the Organisation and their area of responsibility
- Know the products produced by the Organisation
- Know the types of equipment used within the Organisation for print related work
- Know the printing processes/operations used within the Department(s) worked in
6
Maintain Health and Safety within a Print Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the Print working environment.
- Know how to carry out an assessment of hazards and risks in the Print working environment and the types of hazards or risks that can occur
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the Print working environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.
- Be able to adopt and adhere to safe working practices.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
7
Make lithographic printing plates
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce lithographic printing plates
- Know how to maintain lithographic printing plates
- Know how to produce lithographic printing plates
8
Operate digital printing machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare digital printing machines for production
- Be able to operate a digital printing machine
- Know how to operate digital printing machines
9
Output Digital Image Carriers for Print
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to impose images electronically
- Be able to prepare images for processing
- Be able to produce and process image carrier
- Know how to produce computer-generated image carriers
10
Plan and Produce Edited Images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to decide on the imaging approach
- Be able to produce edited images
- Know how to plan and produce edited images
11
Prepare and Maintain Image Carriers for Printing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare image carriers for printing
- Know how to store image carriers
- Know how to prepare and maintain image carriers for printing
12
Prepare Inks and Coatings for Printing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mix and match ink to meet the production specification
- Know how to adjust viscosity and tack to suit materials or print conditions
- Be able to store inks and coatings in accordance with Company procedures
- Know how to prepare inks and coatings for printing
13
Send and Receive Digital Files
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to send digital files by electronic means
- Be able to receive digital files by electronic means
- Know how to send and receive digital files
14
Set up and run machinery within the Print Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a machine for production
- Be able to set and run a machine for production
- Know how to set up and run machinery
15
Set and run adhesive binding machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set adhesive binding machinery
- Be able to run adhesive binding machinery
- Know how to Set and Run adhesive binding machinery
16
Set and run booklet making machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set booklet-making machinery
- Be able to run booklet making machinery
- Know how to set and run booklet making machinery
17
Set and run foil blocking machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up foil blocking machinery
- Be able to run foil blocking machinery
- Know how to set and run foil blocking machinery
18
Set and Run Folding Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set the folding machinery
- Be able to run Folding machinery
- Know how to set and run folding machinery
19
Set and Run Guillotines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set/programme and run guillotines
- Know how to run guillotines
- Be able to monitor quality of guillotine cutting
- Know how to monitor quality of guillotine cutting
20
Set and run laminating equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set laminating equipment
- Be able to run laminating equipment
- Know how to set and run laminating equipment
21
Set and Run multi-knife trimming machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set multi-knife trimming machinery
- Be able to Run multi-knife trimming machinery
- Know how to set and run multi-knife trimming machinery
22
Set and Run wire binding machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set wire binding machinery
- Be able to run wire binding machinery
- Know how to set and run wire binding machinery
23
Use of scanning techniques to create digital images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to decide on the appropriate scanning approach
- Be able to prepare equipment and material for scanning
- Be able to produce and save scanned images in line with the job specification and Company standards
- Know how to plan and capture digital images
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6836/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2012