GQA
Level 2
QN: 600/0599/3
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Print Finishing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 699 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
699 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
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.
6
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
7
Set and Run auto punching and cutting machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set auto punching and cutting machinery
- Be able to run auto punching and cutting machinery
- Know how to set and run auto punching and cutting machinery
8
Set and Run auto-fed sewing machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set auto-fed sewing machinery
- Be able to Run auto-fed sewing machinery
- Know how to set and run auto-fed sewing machinery
9
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
10
Set and run automated inserting equipment for newspapers and periodicals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set automated inserting equipment for newspapers and periodicals
- Be able to run automated inserting equipment for newspapers and periodicals
- Know how to Set and Run automated inserting equipment for newspapers and periodicals
11
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
12
Set and run Carton Enhancing machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set Carton Enhancing machinery
- Be able to run Carton Enhancing machinery
- Know how to set and run Carton Enhancing machinery
13
Set and run case making machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set case making machinery
- Be able to run case making machinery
- Know how to set and run case making machinery
14
Set and run casing-in machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set casing-in machinery
- Be able to run casing-in machinery
- Know how to set and run casing-in machinery
15
Set and run cutting and creasing machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set cutting and creasing machinery
- Be able to run cutting and creasing machinery
- Know how to set and run cutting and creasing machinery
16
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
17
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
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 insetting-stitching-trimming machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set in-line insetting-stitching-trimming machinery, Run in-line insetting-stitching-trimming machinery
- Know how to set and run in-line insetting-stitching-trimming machines
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 mail processing machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set mail processing machinery
- Be able to run mail processing machinery
- Know how to Set and Run mail processing machinery
22
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
23
Set and Run multiple hopper feeders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set multiple hopper feeders
- Be able to Run multiple hopper feeders
- Know how to set and run multiple hopper feeders
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 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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0599/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2011