GQA
Level 2
QN: 600/2755/1
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GQA Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Print Working Environment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 341 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
341 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Processing and Manufacturing Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is included in the Induction Process.
- Know the basic concepts of Employment Law
- Know the basic principles of how safety, health and environmental legislation applies to their industry
- Know the purpose of the Industry, it’s processes and key stakeholders
- Know how their job role fits within the organisation
- Know how discrimination and harassment can affect the workplace
2
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness and quality assurance requirements in DTP and Pre-press work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the processes carried out in pre-press and DTP
- Know the issues that can affect profitable production and productivity
- Know the purpose of quality assurance measures and control systems in use within the Organisation
- Know how to ensure pre-press/DTP work is completed to met job specifications
- Know the main issues connected to proofing Digital documents
- Understand the storage and archiving procedures for pre-press/DTP work
- Understand the terminology used in pre-press/DTP
3
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing or Print Finishing work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the issues that can affect profitable production and productivity
- Know the purpose of quality assurance measures and control systems in use within the Organisation
- Know the recording and reporting systems used within the Organisation to organise, control and record Print production
- Know how to keep printing equipment clean and in working order
4
Knowledge of Print Finishing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the operations carried out in Print Finishing
- Understand substrates and how they interact in relation to paper and board
- Understand the adhesives used in Print Finishing processes
- Understand the differences between “in line” and “off line” processes
- Understand the terminology used in Print Finishing
5
Knowledge of the Machine Printing Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Printing Processes used within the Print Industry
- Understand the factors that influence the choice of Printing Process
- Understand the differences between “in line” and “off line” processes
- Understand the inks and ink drying equipment used in the Print Industry
- Know how to set up and run machinery
- Know the substrates commonly used for Printed products
- Understand the terminology and processes used in Machine Printing
- Know how to identify, correct and record machine faults
6
Knowledge of the Principles of Carton Manufacturing/Enhancement Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the materials and equipment used in Carton manufacturing
- Understand the terminology used in Carton Manufacture
- Understand the principles of Carton design
- Understand the principles of Carton enhancement
- Understand how to prepare and operate Carton Manufacturing/ Enhancing machinery
7
Knowledge of the Principles of Desktop Publishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the systems used in DTP
- Understand the terminology used in DTP
- Know the attributes and applications of digital fonts
- Understand how to deal with digital images
- Know the types of information required to set up and layout documents and why this is important
- Know the main issues connected with Colour in DTP
8
Knowledge of the Principles of Digital pre-press processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the systems used in Digital pre-press
- Understand the terminology used in Digital pre-press
- Know the attributes and applications of digital fonts
- Know the common digital graphic file formats used for print and graphic communications
- Know the types of information required to set up and layout documents and why this is important
- Know the main issues connected with Colour in Digital Printing
- Understand the factors that can affect the quality of output
9
Knowledge of working practices in the Print Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines that 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
- Know how to adopt 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
- Know what information to share with colleagues on your job role and why this is important
- Know why it is important to respond promptly to requests
- Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important and how barriers to this can be overcome
- Know the Departments/job roles 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
- Know how and why to identify opportunities and needs for self development and how to manage this information
- Understand the legal issues that govern working practices in the Print Industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/2755/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2011