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National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed) (Level 4) with strands in Offset, Letterpress, Flexographic, and Gravure

Level / 4
Credits / 65-68

This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2015.

Purpose

This qualification is for trainees currently employed in printing – reel-fed production. It has been designed for trainees on-job, supported by distance education studies and workshops.

The holder of the qualification will be able to carry out advanced maintenance of reel-fed presses and equipment, make ready and print four colour process work on a reel-fed printing press, and demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles for printing.

The qualification structure recognises the diversity in printing – reel-fed production companies and the nature of work they undertake. To reflect this, the qualification includes strands to recognise specialist knowledge and skills required for the different printing processes of offset, letterpress, flexographic, and gravure.

This qualification builds upon the knowledge and skills recognised in the National Certificate in Printing (Reel-fed) (Level 3) with strands in Offset, Letterpress, Flexographic, and Gravure [Ref: 0663] and National Certificate in Printing (Production Support) (Level2) with the Reel-fed Printing strand [Ref: 0593].

Replacement Information

This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Printing (Printing - Reel-Fed (Level 4) [Ref: 1617].

This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed:Offset) (Level4) [Ref:0070], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed:Letterpress) (Level4) [Ref:0069], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed:Flexographic) (Level4) [Ref:0064], and the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed:Gravure) (Level4) [Ref:0068].

Special Notes

Prerequisite: National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed) (Level 3) with strands in Offset, Letterpress, Flexographic, and Gravure [Ref:0663], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

CreditRange

Core Compulsory

/

Offset Strand

/

Letterpress Strand

Level 3 credits

/ 10 / - / -
Level 4 credits / 15 / 43 / 40
Minimum totals / 25 / 43 / 40

Flexographic Strand

/

Gravure Strand

Level 4 credits / 40 / 40
Minimum totals / 40 / 40

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website:
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.

Summary of Requirements

Core Compulsory standards

One of the following strands is required

Offset Strand

Letterpress Strand

Flexographic Strand

Gravure Strand

Detailed Requirements

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing Production

ID / Title / Level / Credit
20057 / Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles for printing / 3 / 10

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-Fed

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2256 / Carry out advanced maintenance for reel-fed presses and equipment / 4 / 5
2279 / Make ready and print four colour process work on a reel-fed printing press / 4 / 10

Offset Strand

The following standards are required

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-Fed

ID / Title / Level / Credit
2257 / Draw imposition schemes for reel-fed printing (offset process) / 4 / 3
16518 / Make ready a reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (offset process) / 4 / 40

Letterpress Strand

The following standard is required

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-Fed

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16519 / Make ready a reel-fed press and print multi colour close register work (letterpress process) / 4 / 40

Flexographic Strand

The following standard is required

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-Fed

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16520 / Make ready reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (flexographic process) / 4 / 40

Gravure Strand

The following standard is required

Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-Fed

ID / Title / Level / Credit
16521 / Make ready a reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (gravure process) / 4 / 40

Transition Arrangements

Version 6

Version 6 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring.

This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Printing (Printing - Reel-Fed (Level 4) [Ref: 1617].

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

Previous versions of the qualification

Version 5 was issued to extend the last date for completing requirements of version 2 from December 2005 to December 2007. The last date for award is 31December 2008. This change was made to ensure that all those currently training towards version 2 of this qualification have enough time to complete that version. The qualification document was also updated to ensure it meets the style and format requirements for registration.

This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.

Credit for / Exempt from
339 / 20057
2274 / 16518
2275 / 16519
2276 / 16520
2277 / 16521

Version 4 was issued as a result of a review of the qualification. No changes were made.

All new trainees will be enrolled in training programmes leading to version 4 of the qualification. People currently enrolled in training programmes leading to version 2 may either complete that version, or transfer to version 4 under the guidance of the Printing & Allied Industries Training Council.

Version 3 was revised and issued as a result of the review of the core Printing Production unit standards. Unit standard 20057 replaced unit standard 339 in the compulsory section resulting in the credit total being increased from 57-60 to 65-68.

Version 2 was issued to include unit standard 2279 in the core compulsory section. This unit standard was inadvertently omitted during the publication of version 1.

Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed: Offset) (Level4) [Ref:0070], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed: Letterpress) (Level4) [Ref:0069], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed: Flexographic) (Level4) [Ref:0064], and the National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed: Gravure) (Level4) [Ref:0068]. The last date for award of replaced qualifications was December2004.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / October 1999 / December 2004
Revision / 2 / October 2000 / December 2007
Revision / 3 / January 2004 / December 2015
Review / 4 / August 2004 / December 2015
Revision / 5 / August 2006 / December 2015
Review / 6 / February 2011 / December 2015

Standard Setting Body

Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation

PO Box 31131

Lower Hutt 5040

Telephone04 569 2804

Certification

This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited).

Classification

This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.

DAS Classification / NZSCED
Code / Description / Code / Description
191 / Manufacturing > Printing / 030103 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Printing
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.

Prerequisite Diagram

Note:The National Certificate in Printing (Printing – Reel-fed) (Level 3) with the relevant strand is a prerequisite to this qualification.

Communications and Media Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101565 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018