GQA
Level 3
QN: 600/0607/9
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Machine Printing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 667 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
667 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contribute to Improving the Effectiveness of the Print Organisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to obtain and understand the work schedule
- Know how to ensure that the correct quantities of products and materials and human resources are used.
- Know how to minimise wastage of materials
- Know why it is important to contribute to improving the effectiveness of the organisation
- Know what information to share with colleagues on your job role and why this is important.
- Be able to share information with colleagues.
- Know how to identify and pass on improvements to work activities
- Know how and why to identify opportunities and needs for self development and how to manage this information.
- Know why it is important to have good relationships with customers
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
Manage Foil Blocking Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make-ready the foil blocking machinery
- Be able to manage output from foil blocking machinery
- Know how to manage foil blocking machinery
- Know how to monitor the quality of output from Foil Blocking Machinery
- Be able to monitor the quality of printed product from Foil Blocking Machinery
6
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
7
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
8
Plan work to meet production requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret production requirements
- Plan production tasks to meet customer requirements
- Know how to plan work to meet production requirements
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in a Print Related Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the print related working environment.
- Know how to monitor and implement changes in health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines.
- Know how to carry out a formal assessment of hazards and risks in the print related working environment and the types of risk or hazards that exist
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the print related working environment.
- Know how to promote safe working practices
- Be able to promote safe working practices
- Be able to adopt a safe method of work.
- Know how to ensure there is no unauthorised or unsafe access to the working areas.
- Know how to monitor colleagues to ensure they comply with health and safety requirements.
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies.
- Understand the problems that can occur with promoting and maintaining Health and Safety within the print related working environment and the potential solutions
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
Understanding the Print Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Printing Processes used within the Print Industry
- Understand the factors that influence the choice of Printing Process
- Know the types of equipment used within the Print Industry
- Recognise and understand the need for confidentiality within the Print Industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0607/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2011