Printing and Graphic Communications

Printing and Graphic Communications

Printing incorporates a wide range of different specialisations, including analogue and digital pre-press, machine printing, print finishing, mechanised binding, desktop publishing and carton manufacture. With these awards, candidates of any ability may accredit skills in any one of these areas with units that range from finishing to creating typographical specifications.

These awards can be taken by themselves or as technical certificates as part of the modern apprenticeship. They will give you all the knowledge you need to start working in the industry.

Qualification List

Name No. Type Level
Printing 5158 NVQ 2,3
Printing and Graphic Communications 5261 Vocational 2,3
Printing (old - please see 5158) 5157 NVQ 2,3

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