Print and Printed Packaging Advanced Apprenticeship

Year 1

This year covers health and safety modules but you will be exempt if you have completed this at level 2 for the technical certificate. Within the design elements of digital artwork and pre-press, you will learn industry-specific software such as Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. As a printer and print finisher, you will also have a hands-on approach working on the college’s equipment on various tasks. With these practical skills, you will also learn about health and safety, productivity and quality assurance and then your chosen discipline. You will learn how to communicate effectively at a high level and contribute towards improved working methods. It looks at how you organise your work and then focuses on the selected pathway competencies within print. You will be required to sit written exams and during this programme, you will develop your English and maths skills to level 2.

Towards the end of your programme you will be confident at managing your equipment and have a detailed understanding of your role and how it it influences the business. You will have advanced knowledge of your processes and the technical aspects of the industry.