GQA Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Print Working ...
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GQA Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Print Working Environment 600/2755/1
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain knowledge of the basic requirements of working safely and effectively in the Print Production working environment, and is particularly suited to individuals undertaking an Apprenticeship within the Print Production working environment. Establishing underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to the Print Industry, this qualification is intended to be capable of delivery through both a taught programme of off-the-job learning or through workplace assessment (for those with access to the real workplace). Along with a generic Print industry unit and a unit on Employment Rights and Responsibilities, the optional pathways within the qualification will ensure there is a qualification to cover the individual occupational roles in the Print Production working environment. Further qualifications are available at Level 3 and for those employed in an administrative role within the Print Industry.
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 2 mandatory units, which have a value of 9 credits and 5 pathways made up of optional units. Candidates must achieve both mandatory units, plus either 11 or 12 credits as specified in the pathway selected. The units are made up of the knowledge needed to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.
Mandatory Unit (9 credit must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC001
Knowledge of working practices in the Print Industry
2
6
ERR1
Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Processing and Manufacturing Industries
2
3
Pathway B – Desktop Publishing Pathway (a minimum 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC002
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness and quality assurance requirements in DTP and Pre-press work
2
6
PTC005
Knowledge of the Principles of Desktop Publishing
2
5
Pathway C – Pre-press Pathway (a minimum 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC002
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness and quality assurance requirements in DTP and Pre-press work
2
6
PTC004
Knowledge of the Principles of Digital pre-press processes
2
5
Pathway D – Machine Printing Pathway (a minimum 12 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC007
Knowledge of the Machine Printing Processes
2
6
Pathway E – Print Finishing Pathway (a minimum of 12 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC006
Knowledge of Print Finishing Operations
2
6
Pathway F – Carton Manufacturing Pathway (a minimum of 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC008
Knowledge of the Principles of Carton Manufacturing/Enhancement Processes
2
5
Achieving all of the Mandatory units and the minimum number of credits in the correct combination will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, where a candidate has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Unit credit can be issued for the units achieved.
Assessment Guidance Evidence should show that the candidate can cover the scope of performance outlined for each relevant unit being undertaken by the candidate.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through performance or by responding to questions / professional discussion.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that the candidate can meet the requirements of the units on a minimum of three occasions, in a way that demonstrates that the learning outcomes / standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be as indicated above. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
production schedules
mechanical handling licence
process instructions
housekeeping, plant and equipment
materials picking lists
fire extinguisher proficiency cert.
process / batch logs / records
safety / accident / security reports
quality control, batch reports
direct observation
packaging reports
expert witness testimony
specific SHE signs and instructions
co-operation with the work team
safety equipment (fixed)
co-operation beyond the work team
safety equipment (PPE)
organisational, reporting systems
manual handling techniques
process handover documents
mechanical handling techniques
shift handover documents
Scope of Evidence
raw material powders, liquids, additives, solvents etc. potentially toxic and, or highly flammable, any pack or container type and size
choice of appropriate fixed and personal protective equipment, including static electricity precautions
choice of ancillary tools, equipment and consumables
receipt, warehousing and assembly of raw materials
choice of appropriate materials handling and measuring and dispensing techniques
preparing for and processing raw materials into a completed bulk batch of paint, powder, ink or resin product
preparing for and processing raw materials into a completed small, or micro batch of paint, powder, ink or resin product
preparing for and packaging a paint, powder, ink or resin product
cleaning process plant, equipment and working areas
using information (manual and / or electronic) information systems
recognizing and dealing process anomalies and abnormalities
recognizing and dealing with hazardous, or potentially hazardous process or other emergencies and alarms
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com April 2011 (GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Print Administration (QCF) – 600/1743/0)
GQA Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Print Working Environment 600/2755/1
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain knowledge of the basic requirements of working safely and effectively in the Print Production working environment, and is particularly suited to individuals undertaking an Apprenticeship within the Print Production working environment. Establishing underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to the Print Industry, this qualification is intended to be capable of delivery through both a taught programme of off-the-job learning or through workplace assessment (for those with access to the real workplace). Along with a generic Print industry unit and a unit on Employment Rights and Responsibilities, the optional pathways within the qualification will ensure there is a qualification to cover the individual occupational roles in the Print Production working environment. Further qualifications are available at Level 3 and for those employed in an administrative role within the Print Industry.
What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 2 mandatory units, which have a value of 9 credits and 5 pathways made up of optional units. Candidates must achieve both mandatory units, plus either 11 or 12 credits as specified in the pathway selected. The units are made up of the knowledge needed to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.
Mandatory Unit (9 credit must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC001
Knowledge of working practices in the Print Industry
2
6
ERR1
Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Processing and Manufacturing Industries
2
3
Pathway B – Desktop Publishing Pathway (a minimum 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC002
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness and quality assurance requirements in DTP and Pre-press work
2
6
PTC005
Knowledge of the Principles of Desktop Publishing
2
5
Pathway C – Pre-press Pathway (a minimum 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC002
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness and quality assurance requirements in DTP and Pre-press work
2
6
PTC004
Knowledge of the Principles of Digital pre-press processes
2
5
Pathway D – Machine Printing Pathway (a minimum 12 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC007
Knowledge of the Machine Printing Processes
2
6
Pathway E – Print Finishing Pathway (a minimum of 12 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC006
Knowledge of Print Finishing Operations
2
6
Pathway F – Carton Manufacturing Pathway (a minimum of 11 credits must be achieved) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
PTC003
Knowledge of Company productivity, cost effectiveness, quality assurance and maintenance requirements in Machine Printing/Print Finishing
2
6
PTC008
Knowledge of the Principles of Carton Manufacturing/Enhancement Processes
2
5
Achieving all of the Mandatory units and the minimum number of credits in the correct combination will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, where a candidate has not completed the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Unit credit can be issued for the units achieved.
Assessment Guidance Evidence should show that the candidate can cover the scope of performance outlined for each relevant unit being undertaken by the candidate.
Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated through performance or by responding to questions / professional discussion.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that the candidate can meet the requirements of the units on a minimum of three occasions, in a way that demonstrates that the learning outcomes / standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be as indicated above. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
production schedules
mechanical handling licence
process instructions
housekeeping, plant and equipment
materials picking lists
fire extinguisher proficiency cert.
process / batch logs / records
safety / accident / security reports
quality control, batch reports
direct observation
packaging reports
expert witness testimony
specific SHE signs and instructions
co-operation with the work team
safety equipment (fixed)
co-operation beyond the work team
safety equipment (PPE)
organisational, reporting systems
manual handling techniques
process handover documents
mechanical handling techniques
shift handover documents
Scope of Evidence
raw material powders, liquids, additives, solvents etc. potentially toxic and, or highly flammable, any pack or container type and size
choice of appropriate fixed and personal protective equipment, including static electricity precautions
choice of ancillary tools, equipment and consumables
receipt, warehousing and assembly of raw materials
choice of appropriate materials handling and measuring and dispensing techniques
preparing for and processing raw materials into a completed bulk batch of paint, powder, ink or resin product
preparing for and processing raw materials into a completed small, or micro batch of paint, powder, ink or resin product
preparing for and packaging a paint, powder, ink or resin product
cleaning process plant, equipment and working areas
using information (manual and / or electronic) information systems
recognizing and dealing process anomalies and abnormalities
recognizing and dealing with hazardous, or potentially hazardous process or other emergencies and alarms
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com April 2011 (GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Print Administration (QCF) – 600/1743/0)
