Press Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Printing is carried out using printing presses; typically, the company’s most
expensive and valuable machinery. There are 6 different categories of printing:
lithography, screen, flexography, gravure, letterpress and digital. Each
requires different techniques in order to operate successfully, and companies
may use one or more categories of press depending on the customer needs. Job
duties can vary according to machine type and technology, as well as by printing
category. Those with a mechanical and technical mind-set the role of press technician
may be attractive due to the complexity of the equipment and the wide array of
continuous improvement methods which could be applied in a given situation. Start date: October and April
Course Information
What you will study
- Printing machinery, including a detailed understanding of the full
operating capabilities and limitations of the specific press.
- Production processes including the cause and effect of pre-press issues on
print and print issues on post-press.
- Presses are high-value capital equipment. Therefore, an in-depth knowledge
of how to prepare a machine for running, shut down, and maintenance.
- The properties and structures of materials, inks, toners, blankets,
plates, cylinders and the various chemicals required for successful long-term
operation and maintenance.
- Quality control expectations and how to apply continuous improvement
techniques to cost, quality and delivery.
- How to safely handle, transport and store various materials and chemicals
within the print working environment.
- How to complete all reports and relevant paperwork for specified job or
department.
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Benefits / Skills
Set up, run and maintain a specified type of multi-unit printing press at the appropriate speed and at quality levels dictated by the work instructions and company guidelines. This can include cleaning and servicing key elements or preparing the machine for the next shift.
Deal with a wide range of different printing operations; handling inks and maintenance
Assessment Types
How you will be assessed
Observation at work
Online exam at a GQA centre
Professional discussion at work
Entry Requirements
Career Progression
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More infoCourse Details
Duration
2 years
Study Type
Full time
Course Code
74481-01
