GQA
    Level 2
    QN: 600/0600/6
    Curriculum Active

    GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate In Machine Printing

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 815 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Syllabus Units
    26 Units
    Guided Hours
    815 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

    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
    3

    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
    4

    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.
    5

    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
    6

    Make photopolymer plates for flexographic printing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare photopolymer plates for print
    • Be able to process photopolymer plates
    • Know how to make photopolymer plates for flexographic printing
    7

    Materials Handling, Transportation and Storage within the Print Working Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify and select the required type and quantity of materials.
    • Be able to handle and transport materialsin accordance with Company guidelines
    • Know the impact of incorrect handling and transporting of materials
    • Know how to position /store materials in accordance with organisational procedures.
    • Be able to position or store materials in accordance with organisational procedures.
    8

    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
    9

    Prepare and load sheet-fed substrates

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain the condition of substrates in sheet form for printing
    • Be able to stack and load sheet substrates
    • Know how to prepare and load sheet-fed substrates
    10

    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
    11

    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
    12

    Prepare Stencils for Printing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare the mesh
    • Know how to prepare the mesh
    • Be able to prepare stencils for production
    • Know how to prepare stencils
    13

    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
    14

    Set and Run ancillary printing machine equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set ancillary printing machine equipment for use
    • Be able to operate the ancillary equipment
    • Know how to set and run ancillary printing machine equipment
    15

    Set and run auto-packing, storage or palletising equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set auto-packing, storage or palletising equipment
    • Be able to run auto-packing, storage or palletising equipment
    • Know how to set and run auto-packing, storage or palletising equipment
    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 Die Stamping Printing Machinery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare die stamping machinery for production
    • Be able to run die stamping machinery
    • Know how to set and operate die stamping printing machinery
    18

    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
    19

    Set and run in line automated stitch and trim equipment for newspaper and periodical production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set stitching-trimming machinery
    • Be able to run stitching-trimming machinery
    • Know how to set and run stitching-trimming machines
    20

    Set and run in-line converting or enhancing equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set in-line converting or enhancing equipment
    • Be able to run in-line converting or enhancing equipment
    • Know how to set and run in-line converting or enhancing equipment
    21

    Set and Run in-line folding equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set and operate in-line folding equipment
    • Know how to set and operate in-line folding equipment
    22

    Set and Run numbering, bar-coding or inline data printing equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up numbering, bar-coding or non-impact printing equipment
    • Be able to operate and monitor the quality of numbering, bar-coding or non-impact printing during production
    • Know how to set and monitor numbering, bar-coding or inline data printing equipment
    23

    Set and Run over-printing machinery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up an over-printing machine for production
    • Be able to run over-printing machinery effectively
    • Know how to set and operate over-printing machinery
    24

    Set and run slitting and re-reeling equipment - adhesive label production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set slitting and re-reeling equipment
    • Be able to run slitting and re-reeling equipment
    • Know how to set and run slitting and re-reeling equipment in - adhesive label production
    25

    Set and use ink drying equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up ink drying equipment
    • Be able to maintain the quality of output from ink drying equipment
    • Know how to use ink drying equipment
    26

    Set and use reel handling equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to set up reel handling equipment
    • Be able to operate reel handling equipment in accordance with manufacture and Company guidelines
    • Know how to use reel handling equipment

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/0600/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    GQA
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Feb 2011

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