Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications (5261)

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1 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications (5261) Scheme handbook

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3 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications (5261) Scheme handbook September 2003 ST81453/09.03/F

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5 Contents page Introduction 5 General information and structure of award 8 Assessment and quality assurance 8 Modern apprenticeships and technical certificates 9 Course design 10 Centre and scheme approval 10 Summary of requirements 11 Registration and certification 12 Test specification(s): 13 Relationship to NVQ units 21 Key Skills signposting 28 Opportunities for Health and Safety, Spiritual, Environmental, European 29 issues Units: Unit 201 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry 30 Unit 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and 44 pre-press Unit 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine 51 printing and print finishing Unit 204 Digital pre-press processes 60 Unit 205 Desktop publishing (DTP) 70 Unit 206 Machine printing processes 80 Unit 207 Mechanised print finishing and binding 95 Unit 208 Carton manufacturing processes 110 3

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7 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications ( ) Introduction This award is aimed at candidates who wish for career progression within the sector require evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the N/SVQ are looking for progression into City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications ( ) are looking for progression into City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Printing (5157) do not have access to an N/SVQ. The award is suitable for school leavers or for adults looking for a change in career. This award is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the N/SVQ(s) in Printing (City & Guilds scheme number 5157), while containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to the N/SVQ. Vocationally Related Qualifications are available in a range of vocational areas, please contact Customer Services Enquiry unit at City & Guilds for further information. This 5261 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications is recognised as a Technical Certificate for Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Print and Print Packaging. There is one common mandatory unit for each pathway: Common mandatory unit 201 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry The five distinct pathways within this award are as follows: Pre-Press Pathway 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and pre-press 204 Digital pre-press processes Desktop Publishing Pathway 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and pre-press 205 Desktop publishing (DTP) Machine Printing Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 206 Machine printing processes Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 207 Mechanised print finishing and binding 5

8 Carton Manufacture Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 208 Carton manufacturing processes 6

9 Pre-press Desktop Publishing Machine Printing Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding Carton Manufacture Common Mandatory Unit 201 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry Pathway Units 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and prepress 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 204 Digital pre-press processes 205 Desktop publishing (DTP) 206 Machine printing processes 207 Mechanised print finishing and binding 208 Carton manufacturing processes 7

10 General information These vocationally related awards have been designed by City & Guilds to support government initiatives towards the National Qualifications Framework. They can contribute towards the knowledge and understanding required for the related N/SVQ while not requiring or proving evidence of occupational competence. General structure The awards are made up of units expressed in a standard format. Each unit is preceded by details of the structure of the unit the aims and general coverage of the unit the relationship of the unit to the appropriate N/SVQ/ National Occupational Standards the outcomes the assessment methods signposting of opportunities to generate evidence for Key Skills. Assessment and quality assurance National standards and rigorous quality assurance are maintained by the use of City & Guilds set and marked multiple choice tests. Multiple choice tests which assess knowledge and understanding will be set each unit. These will be marked Pass or Fail. For candidates with particular requirements, centres should refer to City & Guilds policy document Access to assessment, candidates with particular requirements. External verifiers act on behalf of City & Guilds to ensure that national standards are maintained. Full details of their role can be found in Providing City & Guilds Qualifications a guide to centre and scheme approval. Health and safety The requirements to follow safe working practices is an integral part of all City and Guilds qualifications and assessments, and it is the responsibility of centres to ensure that all relevant health and safety requirement s are in place. Global online assessment Multiple choice tests will be delivered online. The entire test will be conducted via the candidate s VDU. All data relating to the assessment will be held by City and Guilds with results and performance feedback being delivered to the approved centre. For further information on global online assessment including the technical requirements please visit: 8

11 Modern apprenticeships and technical certificates Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education. There are two types of Modern Apprenticeship, Foundation and Advanced. The different levels of attainment between the Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships are reflected by the competencies required and qualifications gained. Apprentices can progress from Foundation to Advanced Modern Apprenticeship and even gain entry directly onto an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in some circumstances. The revised Modern Apprenticeships are a mixture of work-based training and education, which include the following basic elements: a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Key Skills, e.g. communication and application of number a technical certificate other mandatory or optional elements as specified by the particular occupation. Technical certificates are qualifications testing specific occupational knowledge. They are delivered through a taught programme of off-the-job training, unlike NVQs, which are delivered through on-the-job training. This 5261 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications is recognised as a Technical Certificate for Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Print and Print Packaging. 9

12 Course Design Tutors should familiarise themselves with the structure and content of the award before designing an appropriate course; in particular they are advised to consider the knowledge and understanding requirements of the relevant N/SVQ. City & Guilds does not itself provide courses of instruction or specify entry requirements. As long as the requirements for the award are met, tutors may design courses of study in any way that they feel best meets the needs and capabilities of the candidates. It is recommended that centres cover the following in the delivery of the course, where appropriate: Key Skills (such as Communication, Application of number, Information technology, Working with others, Improving own learning and performance, Problem solving) Health and safety considerations, in particular the need to impress to candidates that they must preserve the health and safety of others as well as themselves Spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues Environmental education European dimension. Guided learning hours are an estimate of the amount of time needed to complete this qualification. It includes direct teaching, assessment and directed or supported study. It is recommended that 200 guided learning hours should be allocated for the Level 2 qualification. No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for candidates undertaking the qualification. However, due to the technical nature and level of these qualifications it is recommended that candidates should have an interest in the printing and graphic communications sector. The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills: i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks and to write answers in a legible and understandable form. Candidates will also need to be able to organise written information clearly and coherently, although they will not be assessed for spelling or grammatical accuracy unless this is part of the assessment criteria. Centres will need to make an initial assessment of each candidate and decide on the most appropriate level of qualification. Centre and scheme approval Centres wishing to offer City & Guilds qualifications must gain approval. New centres must apply for centre and scheme approval. Existing City & Guilds centres will need to get specific scheme approval to run this award. Centres must also complete an online assessment test centre profile (Form A). This form can be found on the website: Full details of the process for both centre and scheme approval are given in Providing City & Guilds Qualifications a guide to centre and scheme approval, which is available from City & Guilds' regional offices. City & Guilds reserves the right to suspend an approved centre, or withdraw its approval from an approved centre, to conduct a particular City & Guilds scheme or particular City & Guilds schemes, for reasons of debt, malpractice or for any reason that may be detrimental to the maintenance of authentic, reliable and valid qualifications or that may prejudice the name of City & Guilds. 10

13 Summary of requirements General structure 5621 Level 2 Certificate in Printing and Graphic Communications For the Level 2 Award in Printing and Graphic Communications the units are: Common mandatory unit 201 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry The five distinct pathways within this award are as follows: Pre-Press Pathway 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and pre-press 204 Digital pre-press processes Desktop Publishing Pathway 202 Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and pre-press 205 Desktop publishing (DTP) Machine Printing Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 206 Machine printing processes Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 207 Mechanised print finishing and binding Carton Manufacture Pathway 203 Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing 208 Carton manufacturing processes 11

14 Registration and certification For the award of a certificate, candidates must successfully complete the multiple choice tests for the common mandatory unit and the units for their chosen pathway. Units Unit 201 Unit 202 Unit 203 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry Productivity and quality assurance in desktop publishing (DTP) and pre-press Productivity, quality assurance and maintenance in machine printing and print finishing Assessment components required Multiple choice (online) Multiple choice (online) Multiple choice (online) Unit 204 Digital pre-press processes Multiple choice (online) Unit 205 Desktop publishing (DTP) Multiple choice online) Unit 206 Machine printing processes Multiple choice (online) Unit 207 Mechanised print finishing and binding Multiple choice (online) Unit 208 Carton manufacturing processes Multiple choice (online) Candidates must be registered at the beginning of their course. Centres should submit registrations using Form S (Registration), under scheme/complex no Multiple choice tests are delivered on-line. Centres will need to follow additional administration procedures for this. Candidates achieving one or more assessment components will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit listing the assessment components achieved together with the appropriate grade. Candidates achieving the number and combination of assessment components required for the Certificate will, in addition, be issued a full Certificate. Full details on all the above procedures, together with dates and times of written tests will be found in the Directory of Vocational Awards published annually by City & Guilds. This information also appears on City & Guilds Web site 12

15 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 201 Working in the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry Multiple- choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome State the main health and safety issues in the workplace Identify the health and safety risks associated with using equipment in the workplace List the equipment provided for safety in the workplace Identify how to create and maintain effective working relationships State the principles of personal development planning and training Identify the printing processes and their common applications List the stages in the printing process from pre-press to finished printed product Identify the key job functions within the printing and graphic communications industry and their main purposes Identify legal issues concerning employment and working in the printing and graphic communications industry No. of % questions

16 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 202 Productivity and Quality Assurance in Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Pre-Press Multiple- choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome List the main activities and processes within the DTP and pre-press areas. Identify issues which affect profitable production and productivity. Identify the main features of quality assurance and quality control systems. List the procedures for checking job specifications and identifying the DTP and/or pre-press work required. Identify the main types of proofs used and their role in the printing process. Describe the main types reasons and methods for archiving DTP and pre-press work securely. No. of % questions

17 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 203 Productivity, Quality Assurance and Maintenance in Machine Printing and Print finishing 2. Multiple- choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome List the issues which affect profitable production and productivity, and the reasons why these are important. Identify the main features of quality assurance and quality control systems Identify systems and documentation used in the printing and graphic communications industry to organise and control production List the procedures for cleaning machinery and related equipment Identify lubrication schedules and the types of lubricants used with machinery and related equipment State the roles and responsibilities for maintaining machinery and related equipment. No. of % questions Identify component replacement procedures for machinery and related equipment

18 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 204 Digital Pre-Press Processes 2 Multiple- choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome Identify the hardware and software systems typically used in pre-press Describe the basic principles of converting originals into digital files Identify the basic principles of layout and imposition, including the use and placement of the basic marks. Describe the principles involved in production of image carriers Describe the principles involved in the production of digital proofs Describe the basic principles of pre-flighting and ripping files in digital pre-press. No. of % questions

19 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 205 Desktop Publishing (DTP) Multiple-choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome Identify the main issues affecting the design of DTP documents Describe the operation of hardware and software systems typically used in DTP Describe digital fonts, listing their attributes and application in DTP List the main issues connected with the creation, editing and use of digital images Identify the main issues connected with colour in DTP documents Describe the principles of setting up and laying out documents in DTP. Describe the main issues connected to proofing and pre-flighting DTP documents No. of % questions

20 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 206 Machine Printing Processes Multiple-choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome Identify the printing processes used in machine printing and their main characteristics. Identify the ink/coating and drying systems commonly used in machine printing Describe the properties and characteristics of the materials commonly used in machine printing Describe make-ready and operating procedures for machine printing production Describe the purpose and procedures for quality control in machine printing Describe the common print faults and the causes and remedies associated with machine printing processes List the in-line converting operations commonly undertaken in machine printing departments Identify the terms used to describe in-line and off-line ancillary operations and their common applications in the industry No. of % questions

21 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 207 Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding Multiple-choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome Identify the terminology commonly used for imposition and folding schemes in mechanised print finishing and binding No. of % questions 4 16 List the types and characteristics of paper and board 2 8 List the uses of materials found in mechanised print finishing and binding Describe the main operations involved in mechanised print and finishing to cut, fold and secure printed material List the main operations involved in newspaper and magazine finishing processes Describe the make-ready and operating procedures for a range of print finishing equipment Identify the purpose and procedures for quality control in mechanised print finishing and binding Identify the procedures required to protect material from damage during finishing and binding operations

22 Printing and Graphic Communications Level 2 Title: Unit 208 Carton Manufacturing Processes Multiple-choice Test duration 1 hour Total number of questions: Outcome Identify the materials and equipment required in carton manufacturing processes Identify the principles, methods and techniques of carton designs and manufacturing processes Describe the make-ready and operational procedures for cutting and creasing, multi-folding, gluing and enhancing machinery Describe the manufacturing procedures of die making and cutting and creasing forms Identify the purpose and procedures of quality control in carton manufacturing processes No. of % questions

23 Relationship to NVQ units Level 2 Printing and Graphic Communications Industry Unit Outcome This award contributes towards the knowledge and understanding of the following elements of the NVQ in Printing (5157) 201 Working in the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry 1. state the main health and safety issues for the workplace 2. identify the health and safety risks associated with using equipment in the workplace 3. list the equipment provided for safety in the workplace Levels 2 and / / / identify how to create and maintain effective working relationships 5. state the principals of personal development planning and training 6. identify the printing processes and their common applications 7. list the stages in the printing process from pre-press to finished printed product 8. identify the key job functions within the printing and graphic communications industry and their main purposes identify legal issues concerning employment and working in the printing and graphic communications industry 21

24 202 Productivity and Quality Assurance in Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Pre-Press 1. list the main activities and processes within the DTP and pre-press areas 2. identify issues which affect profitable production and productivity 3. identify the main features of quality assurance and quality control systems 4. list the procedures for checking job specifications and identifying the DTP and/or pre-press work required 5. identify the main types of proofs used and their role in the printing process 6. describe the main reasons and methods for archiving DTP and pre-press work securely / / / / / IT / 212 IT.1 22

25 203 Productivity, Quality Assurance and Maintenance in Machine Printing and Print Finishing 1. list the issues which affect profitable production and productivity, and the reasons why these are important 2. identify the main features of quality assurance and quality control systems 3. identify systems and documentation used in the printing and graphic communications industry to organise and control production 4. list the procedures for cleaning machinery and related equipment 5. interpret lubrication schedules and identify the range of lubricants for machinery and related equipment 6. state the roles and responsibilities for maintaining machinery and related equipment 7. identify component replacement procedures for machinery and related equipment / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

26 204 Digital Pre-Press Processes 205 Desktop Publishing (DTP) 1. identify the hardware and software systems typically used in pre-press 2. describe the basic principals of converting originals into digital files 3. identify the basic principles of layout and imposition, including the use and placement of the basic marks 4. describe the principals involved in the production of image carriers 5. describe the principals involved in the production of digital proofs 6. describe the basic principles of pre-flighting and ripping files in digital pre-press. 1. identify the main issues affecting the design of DTP documents 2. describe the operation of hardware and software systems typically used in DTP 3. describe digital fonts, listing their attributes and application in DTP 4. list the main issues connected with the creation, editing and use of digital images 5. identify the main issues connected with colour in DTP documents 6. describe the principles of setting up and laying out documents in DTP 7. describe the main issues connected to proofing and pre-flighting DTP documents / / / / / / / IT 202 IT / 312 IT / 204 IT / / 312 IT / 204 IT IT 312 IT /

27 206 Machine Printing Processes 1. identify the printing processes used in the machine printing and their main characteristics 2. identify the ink/coating and drying systems commonly used in machine printing 3. describe the properties and characteristics of the materials commonly used in machine printing 4. describe make-ready and operating procedures for machine printing production 5. describe the purpose and procedures for quality control in machine printing 6. describe the common print faults and the causes and remedies associated with machine printing processes 7. list the in-line converting operations commonly undertaken in machine printing departments 8. identify the terms used to describe in-line and off-line ancillary operations and their common applications in industry / / / / / / / / /

28 207 Mechanised Print Finishing and Binding 1. identify the terminology commonly used for imposition and folding schemes in mechanised print finishing and binding 2. list the types and characteristics of paper and board 3. list the uses of materials found in mechanised print finishing and binding 4. describe the main operations involved in mechanised print and finishing to cut, fold and secure printed material 5. list the main operations involved in newspaper and magazine finishing processes 6. describe the make-ready and operating procedures for a range of print finishing equipment 7. identify the purpose and procedures for quality control in mechanised print finishing and binding 8. identify the procedures required to protect material from damage during finishing and binding operations Not part of NVQ standards Not part of NVQ standards / / / / / / / / / / Not part of NVQ standards / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

29 208 Carton Manufacturing Processes 1. Identify the materials and equipment required in carton manufacturing process 2. identify the principles, methods and techniques of carton design and manufacturing processes 3. describe the make-ready and operational procedures for cutting and creasing, multi-folding, gluing and enhancing machinery 4. describe the manufacturing procedures of die making and cutting and creasing formes 5. identify the purpose and procedures of quality control in carton manufacturing processes. Not part of NVQ standards 27

30 Key Skills Signposting Level 2 Unit No and Title Communication Application Of Number Information Technology Working With others Improving own learning and performance Problem solving , , 1.2, , , , , , , 1.2, , , , , , , , , , , 1.2, , , , *208 * No standards in place for Carton Manufacturing Level No integration with key skill 28

31 Health and safety, spiritual etc, environmental and European issues The units provide opportunities to address the following issues as indicated: Units Spiritual, Moral Ethical, Social and Cultural Environmental Health and Safety European Development 201 YES YES YES YES 202 YES YES YES 203 YES YES YES 204 YES 205 YES YES 206 YES YES YES 207 YES YES YES 208 YES YES 29

32 Unit 201 Working in the printing and graphic communications industry Rationale This unit is concerned with developing an understanding of working in the printing and graphic communications industry, including health and safety, personal development, working relationships, an industry overview and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. Outcomes There are nine outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to 1. state the main health and safety issues in the workplace 2. identify the health and safety risks associated with using equipment in the workplace 3. list the equipment provided for safety in the workplace 4. identify how to create and maintain effective working relationships 5. state the principles of personal development planning and training 6. identify the printing processes and their common applications 7. list the stages in the printing process from pre-press to finished printed product 8. identify the key job functions within the printing and graphic communications industry and their main purposes 9. identify legal issues concerning employment and working in the printing and graphic communications industry. Connection with other awards This unit contributes towards the knowledge and understanding required for units 001 and 002 of the Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Printing. Assessment The outcomes from this unit will be assessed by means of a multiple-choice test covering the nine outcomes. 30

33 Outcome 1: State the main health and safety issues in the workplace Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. state that health and safety laws made in the UK and Europe exist to protect people at work and anyone else who may be affected by their actions 2. state that employees have legal duties that include: a) taking reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what they do or do not do b) co-operating with their employer on health and safety c) correctly using work items provided by their employer, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in accordance with training or instructions d) not interfering with or misusing anything provided for their health and safety 3. state that, in general, employer s duties include: a) making the workplace safe and free of risks to health b) ensuring that plant and machinery are safe and that safe systems of work are set and followed c) ensuring articles and substances are moved, stored and used safely d) providing adequate welfare facilities e) giving employees the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary for their health and safety 4. state that regulations exist to cover the following issues in the workplace and list the key points in relation to each: a) use of chemicals and substances harmful to health - Control of Substances Harmful to Health (COSHH) b) use of display equipment (i.e. computer monitors) c) electricity, including portable appliances d) fire prevention and emergency procedures e) provision of first aid facilities f) general welfare, e.g. ventilation, temperature, lighting, and sanitary, washing and rest facilities g) manual handling h) noise i) provision of personal protective clothing or equipment j) reporting of certain injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences k) disposal of waste l) provision and maintenance of appropriate safety signs 5. identify that all companies are required to assess the risks to their employees health and safety and to appoint someone competent to assist them with their health and safety responsibilities 6. identify that if there are five or more employees in a company, the employer must: a) record the significant findings of the risk assessment and the arrangements for health and safety measures b) draw up a health and safety policy statement and bring it to the attention of employees 7. state that health and safety in the workplace is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive and/or the local Environmental Health Authority 8. state that employers are required by law to give their employees information concerning Health and Safety and that this must either be in the form of a poster displayed in the workplace or a leaflet given to each employee 31

34 9. state that detailed information on all issues concerning Health and Safety at work can be found on the Health and Safety Executive s website: state that every company must appoint one or more qualified first aiders or qualified appointed persons, (depending on the assessed need within the workplace) to take the necessary actions in the event of an accident 11. identify that RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and that these regulations require the reporting of certain serious injuries, including any which cause someone to be unable to do their normal work for more than three days, to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive 12. state that all accidents at work, whether required to be reported under the RIDDOR regulations or not, must be entered in an accident book kept on the company premises for that purpose. 13. state that every company must have a system for raising the alarm and evacuating their premises in the event of fire or other emergency and that all employees must be familiar with the arrangements for evacuation of their workplace and assembly outside 14. state that COSHH stands for Control of Substances Harmful to Health, and that the COSHH Regulations require employers to: a) assess the risks to employees from handling and using any substance in the workplace (e.g. process chemistry, solvents, inks etc) b) provide employees with information contained in Safety Data Sheets and training about substances they will use in the workplace c) determine safe methods for handling and storage of substances being used in the workplace 15. state that environmental and waste disposal laws require that all waste is disposed of properly, and particularly that: a) all waste may only be carried by a licensed carrier b) the nature of the waste must be fully disclosed to the carrier c) special or hazadous waste, which includes most chemicals in use in the printing and graphic communications industry and contaminated material, must not be sent to landfill sites d) apart from water, waste liquids must not be disposed of down drains. 32

35 Outcome 2: Identify the health and safety risks associated with using equipment in the workplace Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. identify the main hazards, and the risks associated with those hazards, that commonly occur in the printing and graphic communications industry as: a) obstructions, poor housekeeping and bad stacking, which may lead to trips, slips and falls b) moving parts of machinery the risk of being drawn in and trapping fingers, hands or worse c) electricity poor maintenance of fixed wiring and/or portable equipment may lead to a risk of electrocution, which may be fatal d) noise which may lead to loss of hearing in later life e) moving vehicles, especially fork lift trucks for which a special license to drive is required, may cause serious injury f) heavy loads may lead to injuries caused by inappropriate manual handling g) chemicals risks of fire, clothing contamination, ingestion, inhalation, skin degreasing leading to dermatitis 2. state that all equipment, particularly guards and safety devices, should be checked at the start of each day and/or before use and in certain cases such as guillotines, a written record kept 3. identify that power driven guillotines must be tested by a qualified specialist every six months 4. state that the safe operation of equipment will also involve: a) reporting wear and tear b) undertaking daily, weekly or monthly safety checks in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions or industry codes of practice 5. identify that, except under controlled and supervised circumstances, the list of prohibited equipment for people under the age of 18 years in the printing and graphic communications industry includes: a) platens b) wire stitchers c) guillotines 6. state that before attempting to lift any load: a) an assessment must be made about how heavy it is and whether it needs to be lifted manually at all, i.e. whether a mechanical lifting aid would be more appropriate b) a safe technique for lifting is established c) it is established that there will be no twisting, stretching or back bending during the lift/move 7. state that complying with safety instructions for the use of materials and operation of equipment from suppliers, manufacturers and companies is an important part of maintaining a safe workplace 8. identify that in the event of an emergency involving a piece of machinery the power supply should be turned off immediately 33

36 9. identify that there exists a Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) which reviews and issues guidance on matters concerning health and safety in the printing and graphic communications industry, and that codes of practice and systems of safe working have been issued in respect of many common operations, including: a) cleaning printing presses b) use and certification of guillotines c) reducing noise at folding machines. 34

37 Outcome 3: List the equipment provided for safety in the workplace Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. identify that the PPE commonly used in the printing and graphic communications industry includes: a) safety hand and footwear e.g. heavy-duty gloves, steel capped shoes b) eye, face and ear protection, e.g. goggles, ear pellets or headphone-style protection c) barrier cream and cleansing soaps 2. identify that the safe working conditions for the operation of computer equipment include: a) adequate space to work b) suitable environment lighting, noise free, good ventilation c) adjustable chair back and height d) adjustable screen height and visibility e) adequate working area including space in front of keyboard to allow wrists to be supported 3. identify the types and uses of fire extinguishers as: a) water to tackle wood, paper and textile fires b) carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) - to tackle electrical fires, with the electrical current switched off c) foam to tackle flammable liquid fires d) dry powder to tackle any fire 4. state that emergency exits or first aid signs are square or rectangular and distinguished by a green background and white lettering or graphics, e.g. Fire Exit 5. state that warning signs are triangular and distinguished by a yellow background and black lettering or graphics, e.g. Danger Of Electric Shock 6. state that mandatory warning signs are round and distinguished by a blue background and white lettering or graphics, e.g. Ear Protection Must Be Worn 7. state that prohibitory signs are round and distinguished by a white background and red lines and borders, and white lettering and black graphics, e.g. No Smoking. 35

38 Outcome 4: Identify how to create and maintain effective working relationships Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. identify the advantages of team working as including: a) a productive, stimulating atmosphere b) individuals having commitment and feeling they belong c) problems being overcome/resolved and targets being achieved d) continued improvement in performance 2. identify the results of poor team working as including: a) little or no communication everyone operates in isolation b) failure to accept responsibility everyone passes the buck c) poor quality work mistakes, inaccuracies and sub-standard work are the norm d) low productivity and low rates of achievement by individuals e) poor understanding of the requirements of the job f) no improvement in working practices g) uncooperative atmosphere, with conflict, lethargy and a general disinterest 3. state that it is important, for the success of the team, for all the team members to understand and be working towards achieving common goals 4. state that supporting and assisting colleagues, to overcome production problems or difficulties, is an essential part of team working 5. identify the ways of resolving a conflict with a colleague as including: a) not avoiding the issue b) staying calm and not shouting or getting angry c) checking the facts of the matter in dispute d) not telling lies or failing to apologise if in error e) asking another member of the team to mediate 6. identify methods of maintaining an effective level of communication and productivity within the workplace as including: a) reporting difficulties in completing the work b) identifying problems in delivering the completed work in the allocated time c) identifying problems during the production process that will impact upon subsequent operations d) reporting problems in the immediate work area e.g. a health and safety hazard e) ensuring all necessary information is passed on to colleagues and line managers at the end of the shift 7. state the principles of equal opportunities in the workplace and why it is wrong to: a) discriminate against another person for reasons of race, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation b) harass or bully a colleague for any reason c) ignore or belittle another person d) display inappropriate material in the workplace, which some people may find offensive. 36

39 Outcome 5: State the principles of personal development planning and training Underpinning knowledge The candidate must be able to 1. state the techniques individuals use to identify their existing skills, such as: a) self assessment of skills and knowledge, often with reference to national standards or qualifications b) setting goals to improve skills and knowledge c) implementing a personal action plan to achieve the goals 2. state that an individual learning plan setting out the skills and knowledge to be achieved usually includes: a) target dates for completion of parts of the learning programme b) the method of delivery of the programme c) a system to review progress against the target dates 3. identify why most people need to be prepared to continue learning new skills and acquiring further knowledge throughout their working life 4. identify how skills and knowledge can be obtained from teachers, trainers, assessors, mentors, colleagues and through self study. 37

40 Outcome 6: Identify the printing processes and their common applications Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. identify that the main printing processes are: a) lithography b) flexography c) letterpress d) gravure e) screen f) pad or tempo g) digital print 2. state that lithography is used primarily for printing onto paper and board to produce magazines, brochures, leaflets, packaging, stationery and many other products requiring high quality multi-colour images 3. state that the lithographic process can be used to produce printed material using: a) sheet fed presses with one or more printing units b) web offset presses with one or more printing units 4. state that flexography is used primarily for printing onto flexible roll materials e.g. for food packaging or other types of wrappings, but can also be used for producing books, newspapers, labels, wall coverings etc 5. state that letterpress is used for roll tickets, vouchers, labels and pads, where the image is carried on a metal or wooden block or metal type, and is nowadays often adapted for cutting and creasing, foiling and numbering work 6. state that gravure is used primarily to produce magazines, packaging and security work, that the image is carried on an engraved cylinder and that this process is particularly suited to high quality long run work 7. state that screen printing uses a mesh screen to transfer the image and is used primarily for printing on non-standard shapes and substrates, e.g. clothing, large format rigid display material 8. state that pad or tempo uses a metal or plastic photoengraved plate (called a cliché) to transfer the image to an intermediate silicone rubber and onto the substrate, with the ink supplied to the plate after each impression and is used primarily to print on irregular shaped substrate surfaces, e.g. basketballs, masking tape 9. state that digital printing uses electronic data from a computer system and outputs it direct to a reproduction system, which can range from simple desktop printers to large directly imaged printing presses. 38

41 Outcome 7: List the stages in the printing process from pre-press to finished printed product Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. state that any printed work will start with a design made up of type and/or images 2. state that type is measured in points, and that seventy-two points is equal to one inch 3. state that type is divided into two broad families (serif and sans serif) and is printed in three different styles called fonts (roman, italic and bold) 4. state that the term image is used to describe the various types of illustrations and that they consist of halftone originals and line originals 5. state that a continuous tone original has to be converted into a halftone made up of dots of various sizes for printing, and line originals consist of distinct lines and shaded areas 6. state that design or artwork is usually created or assembled using one or more software programs on a computer, except for letterpress work which may still be assembled using cold or hot metal type 7. state that digital type is normally created by: a) using a computer keyboard b) scanning a previously printed document and using optical character recognition software 8. state that digital type matter may also be obtained from: a) removable digital storage media, e.g. floppy disk, CD b) another computer via a network, the Internet/ /ISDN 9. state that digital images are normally created by: a) scanning an existing hard copy photograph or illustration b) drawing or painting an image directly in a software application c) using a digital camera to take pictures 10. state that digital images may also be obtained from: a) removable digital storage media, e.g. floppy disk, CD, DVD b) another computer via a network, the Internet/ /ISDN 11. state that multi-page jobs are usually imposed to create sections, which will be printed, by one of the following methods: a) sheetwork b) half-sheet work c) work and turn d) work and tumble 39

42 12. state that the assembled pages are prepared for printing using an image carrier such as: a) lithographic printing plate b) flexographic and letterpress relief printing plate c) gravure cylinder d) screen stencil e) photosensitive drum 13. state that the main operations in finishing and converting are cutting, folding and securing 14. identify cutting as trimming non-printed sheets and flat printed sheets, using a single knife guillotine, or trimming made up work, using a multi-knife machine 15. identify folding as a print finishing process, which produces a more easily handled product than a large flat sheet, often described as a section, in which individual pages appear in the correct sequence 16. identify securing as binding together printed sheets or sections using wire stitching, sewing, adhesive or a proprietary system, such as Wiro or Comb binding 17. state that finishing departments may also undertake the following operations: a) collating b) laminating or encapsulation c) decoration, e.g. gold blocking d) hole punching or drilling e) slitting f) cutting and creasing g) numbering 18. identify carton manufacture as the cutting and creasing of flat printed sheets then folding and gluing to produce the required carton or box. 40

43 Outcome 8: Identify the key job functions within the printing and graphic communications industry and their main purposes Underpinning knowledge The candidate will be able to 1. state that a typical printing company will require the following activities to be undertaken: a) sales and marketing b) production (pre-press, printing, finishing and despatch) c) administration and accounting 2. state that the purpose of sales and marketing is: a) to market the company to potential customers b) profitable orders for the company 3. state that the production activities of a company are concerned with the manufacture or processing of products for resale and that people concerned with production management may deal with: a) works order processing and/or control b) production planning and control 4. state that the administration and accounting functions of a company will usually deal with: a) estimating b) costing, pricing and customer invoicing c) payment of salaries and suppliers invoices d) monthly and end of year accounts 5. state that the job functions in the production departments are: a) pre-press desktop publisher, planner, platemaker, scanner b) printing printer, assistant c) finishing folder, guillotine operator, finisher, binder, cutting and creasing operator d) despatch warehouseman, forklift truck driver, van driver. 41