GQA
Level 3
QN: 603/7843/8
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 3 BPIF Personal Development Award
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 465 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
465 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Control The Use Of Variable Data With Digital Printing Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare variable data for use in digital printing
- Be able to produce personalised printed products using variable data
- Know how to control the use of variable data with digital printing machines
2
Design And Produce Creative Digital Colour Artwork For Print
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree a design specification for digital art
- work for print
- Be able to produce creative digital colour art
- Be able to amend digital colour art
- work as required to meet customer and product specification
- Know how to design and produce creative digital colour art
3
Maintain Print Equipment in Working Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain equipment in working order
- Be able to maintain equipment in working order
- Know how to identify, correct and record machine faults
- Be able to implement a programme of lubrication and maintenance
4
Manage Adhesive Binding Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make-ready adhesive binding machine
- Be able to manage output from adhesive binding machinery
- Know how to manage adhesive binding machinery
- Be able to monitor the quality of product from the adhesive binding machines
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from the adhesive binding machines
5
Manage Colour Digital Printing Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare digital colour printing machines for print
- Be able to control the operation of digital colour printing machines
- Be able to maintain digital colour printing machines in serviceable condition
- Know how to manage digital colour printing machines
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from the digital printing machines
- Be able to monitor the quality of product throughout the Production process
6
Manage Colour Reproduction In Digital Pre-Press
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage the calibration of digital prepress equipment
- Be able to configure pre-press software within the workflow
- Be able to use colour profiles correctly
- Know how to manage colour reproduction in digital pre-press
7
Manage Folding Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make-ready the Folding machinery
- Be able to manage output from the Folding machinery
- Know how to manage the Folding machinery
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from the Folding machinery
- Be able to monitor the quality of printed product from the Folding machinery
8
Manage Guillotines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set/programme and run guillotines
- Be able to manage output and quality from guillotine
- Know how to manage output from guillotines
- Be able to monitor the quality of output from the guillotine
- Know how to monitor quality of guillotine cutting
- Know how to change guillotine blades and ancillary items
9
Manage Insetting-Stitching-Trimming Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make-ready insetting-stitching-trimming machinery
- Be able to manage output from insetting-stitching-trimming machinery
- Know how to manage insetting-stitching-trimming machines
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from insetting, stitching, trimming machines
- Be able to monitor the quality of output from insetting, stitching, trimming machines machinery
10
Manage Materials Handling for Newspaper and Periodicals Print Finishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan materials handling for finishing operations
- Be able to monitor the movement of materials for finishing operations
- Know how to control materials handling for newspaper and periodicals print finishing
11
Manage printing machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make-ready printing machines
- Be able to manage the output from print production machines
- Know how to manage printing machines
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from print production machines
- Be able to monitor the quality of product throughout the Production process
12
Order products and services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify
- select and negotiate the supply of products and services
- Understand organisational requirements and policies for the ordering and supply of products and services
- Understand how to monitor
- evaluate and improve procedures for the ordering and supply of products and services
- Be able to follow organisational procedures for the ordering and supply of products and services
- Be able to maintain relationships with suppliers of products and services and deal with problems
- Be able to monitor
- evaluate and make recommendations to improve the ordering and supply of products and services
13
Plan, schedule and monitor print production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan job tasks and schedule print production
- Be able to monitor print production
- Be able to review the production output in line with the planned schedule
- Know how to plan, schedule monitor and review print production
- Know the problems that can occur when reviewing print production
14
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
15
Produce and analyse estimates for print or print services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret job specifications
- Be able to produce and analyse estimates
- Know how to produce estimates for print and print services
16
Produce Approved Colour Proofs From Digital Artwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce digital proofs for print
- Be able to assess proofs against required specifications
- Be able to modify digital art
- work to meet specifications
- Know how to produce approved proofs from digital art
17
Review print production costs and prepare invoices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to review print production costs
- Be able to prepare invoices
- Know how to review production costs and prepare invoices
18
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
19
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
20
Understanding and contributing to the achievement of Customer satisfaction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and culture of the Organisation
- Understand how to communicate the Customer Service strategy to the people within your area of responsibility
- Understand how to monitor and analyse the standards of service delivery
- Understand how to develop and recommend changes to the Organisation’s Customer Service strategy
- Understand the nature of Customer complaints and how to investigate them
- Understand how to take action to deal with customer complaints
- Understand why and how to analyse customer complaints
- Know the importance of good relationships with colleagues and customers
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7843/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021