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01What it is

The GQA Level 2 Certificate in Reprographics is an occupational qualification in the manufacturing technologies sector. It allows learners to develop skills in setting and running guillotines and booklet-making machinery. Furthermore, it covers creating digital artwork for print and making lithographic printing plates.

These are the units GQA Qualifications Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work.

Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with GQA Qualifications Limited. It does the teaching and the mapping. GQA Qualifications Limited sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.

02The units

What each unit actually teaches you to do

Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working Environment Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll develop communication and teamwork skills within a print working environment. The unit covers sharing relevant job information with colleagues, responding promptly to requests, and understanding the importance of good working relationships for effective team performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know what information to share with colleagues regarding your job role, understanding the importance of clear and concise communication for effective teamwork.
  • Share information with colleagues using appropriate communication methods, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Know why it is important to respond promptly to requests from colleagues, recognising the impact of timely responses on workflow and productivity.
  • Respond promptly to requests from colleagues, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
  • Know why good working relationships with colleagues are important and how barriers to this can be overcome, understanding the benefits of collaboration and addressing potential conflicts.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and effective communication skills.
Create Digital Artwork for Print Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to create digital artwork for print by preparing document layouts, setting text to typographical specifications, importing images, and proofreading. They will learn to identify and correct errors to produce print-ready artwork.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare the layout of documents for print, ensuring correct formatting and positioning of elements.
  • Set text to agreed typographical specifications, including font selection, size, and spacing.
  • Import and use images in digital artwork, ensuring correct resolution and colour settings.
  • Proof and correct digital artwork for print, identifying and rectifying any errors or inconsistencies.
  • Know the processes involved in creating digital artwork for print, including file formats and colour management.
Delivery of Company Customer Service Standards Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of customer service principles, attributes, and company standards. You'll understand how to communicate effectively with customers, recognise the company’s customer base, and apply guidelines to deliver consistent customer service.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of customer service
  • Understand the attributes required in customer service roles
  • Understand the qualities required in customer service roles
  • Understand the Customer Service standards set within the Organisation
  • Know the Company’s Customer base
  • Know the Company guidelines for communicating with Customers
  • Communicate with Customers in accordance with Company guidelines
  • Interact with Customers in accordance with Company guidelines
  • Handle Customer complaints
  • Obtain information regarding customer satisfaction levels
  • Know the extent of own authority when dealing with customers
  • Know how the Data Protection Act applies to their area of responsibility
Keep Equipment Clean and in Working Order for use in the Printing Industry Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to keep printing equipment clean and in working order by performing cleaning procedures, routine maintenance, and fault reporting. They will understand the use of cleaning materials and safe disposal of waste to ensure equipment performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Keep printing equipment clean, removing any debris, ink, or other contaminants according to workplace procedures.
  • Keep printing equipment in working order by performing routine maintenance tasks and reporting any faults or malfunctions promptly.
  • Keep printing equipment clean and in working order to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Knowledge of the Organisations Printing Processes and related information Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of the organisational structure, printing processes, products, and equipment used within their department(s). This unit enables understanding of departmental roles and interactions within the printing organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the departments within the organisation.
  • Know the area of responsibility for each department within the organisation.
  • Know the products produced by the organisation.
  • Know the types of equipment used within the organisation for print related work.
  • Know the printing processes used within the department(s) worked in.
  • Know the printing operations used within the department(s) worked in.
Maintain Health and Safety within a Print Related Working Environment Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, and guidelines relevant to the print working environment. They will develop skills to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures to maintain a safe workplace.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know which health and safety acts apply to the print working environment.
  • Know which health and safety regulations apply to the print working environment.
  • Know which health and safety guidelines apply to the print working environment.
  • Carry out an assessment of hazards in the print working environment.
  • Carry out an assessment of risks in the print working environment.
  • Know the types of hazards that can occur in the print working environment.
  • Know the types of risks that can occur in the print working environment.
  • Identify hazards in the print working environment.
  • Assess risks in the print working environment.
  • Adopt safe working practices.
  • Adopt safe working practices.
  • Adhere to safe working practices.
  • Ensure there is no unauthorised access to the working areas.
  • Ensure there is no unsafe access to the working areas.
  • Know what to do in the event of accidents.
  • Know what to do in the event of emergencies.
Make lithographic printing plates Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to produce and maintain lithographic printing plates, including preparing materials, following correct procedures, inspecting quality, and rectifying defects. They will also understand the maintenance and storage of printing plates.

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce lithographic printing plates to the required standard
  • Describe how to maintain lithographic printing plates in good working order
  • Explain the process of producing lithographic printing plates
Operate digital printing machines Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare and operate digital printing machines, including calibration for accurate colour reproduction. You'll produce printed materials to specification and understand basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare digital printing machines for production, ensuring they are correctly calibrated and ready to operate.
  • Operate a digital printing machine, producing printed materials to the required specifications.
  • Know the procedures for operating digital printing machines, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
Output Digital Image Carriers for Print Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to electronically impose images using appropriate software and techniques to meet job specifications. The unit covers preparing images for processing and producing image carriers for print, ensuring accuracy and compliance with required layouts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Impose images electronically using appropriate software and techniques.
  • Prepare images for processing, ensuring they meet the required specifications for output.
  • Produce and process image carriers, following established procedures and quality control measures.
  • Produce computer-generated image carriers, understanding the different methods and technologies involved.
Plan and Produce Edited Images Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to plan and produce edited images by analysing task requirements and selecting appropriate imaging approaches. The unit covers the application of image editing techniques to meet specified standards and ensures learners understand the planning and production process.

What you'll be able to do

  • Determine the most suitable imaging approach for a given task
  • Produce edited images to meet specified requirements
  • Explain the processes involved in planning and producing edited images
Prepare Inks and Coatings for Printing Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll develop knowledge and skills to prepare inks and coatings for printing, including mixing inks to match production specifications and adjusting viscosity and tack. The unit also covers appropriate storage methods in accordance with company procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Mix and match ink to meet the production specification
  • Describe how to adjust viscosity to suit materials or print conditions
  • Describe how to adjust tack to suit materials or print conditions
  • Store inks and coatings in accordance with Company procedures
  • Describe how to prepare inks for printing
  • Describe how to prepare coatings for printing
Prepare and Maintain Image Carriers for Printing Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare and maintain image carriers for printing by cleaning, inspecting, and storing them correctly. You'll understand the importance of proper maintenance to ensure quality and longevity of image carriers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare image carriers for printing processes
  • Describe how to store image carriers correctly
  • Explain how to prepare image carriers for printing
  • Explain how to maintain image carriers for printing
Send and Receive Digital Files Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to send and receive digital files securely and efficiently using electronic methods. You'll gain practical skills in preparing files for transmission, selecting appropriate sending methods, and verifying file integrity upon receipt.

What you'll be able to do

  • Send digital files securely and efficiently using electronic means
  • Receive digital files correctly via electronic means
  • Describe the procedures for sending and receiving digital files
Set up and run machinery within the Print Industry Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the preparation, setting up, and operation of machinery within the print industry. You'll learn to clean and inspect machines, ensure safety devices are functional, and monitor machine performance to maintain production quality and safety standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare a machine for production, ensuring it is clean, safe, and ready for operation.
  • Set and run a machine for production, following the correct procedures and monitoring performance.
  • Set up and run machinery, understanding the different types of machines and their operating principles.
Set and Run Folding Machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to set and operate folding machinery according to job specifications. The unit includes accurate machine set-up, monitoring output for quality and consistency, and making necessary adjustments to maintain production standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set the folding machinery according to job specifications, ensuring accurate alignment and settings for the desired fold.
  • Run folding machinery, monitoring the output for accuracy and consistency, and making adjustments as needed to maintain quality.
  • Set and run folding machinery, including understanding different fold types, paper weights, and potential machine malfunctions.
Set and Run Guillotines Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to set, programme, and operate guillotines according to job specifications. They will also learn to monitor and ensure the quality of guillotine cutting to maintain accuracy and consistency during operation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set and programme guillotines according to job specifications.
  • Run guillotines efficiently and safely.
  • Monitor the quality of guillotine cutting to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Monitor the quality of guillotine cutting to identify and address any issues.
Set and Run multi-knife trimming machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to interpret manufacturer’s guidelines and organisational procedures to set up and operate multi-knife trimming machinery. You'll learn to adjust settings to meet job requirements and monitor machinery performance to achieve production targets.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set up multi-knife trimming machinery in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational procedures.
  • Run multi-knife trimming machinery to meet production requirements.
  • Set and run multi-knife trimming machinery safely and efficiently.
Set and Run wire binding machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with the knowledge and skills to set and operate wire binding machinery according to job requirements. You'll monitor machine performance and ensure correct alignment and tension for effective binding.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set wire binding machinery according to job specifications, ensuring correct alignment and tension
  • Run wire binding machinery efficiently, monitoring performance and making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality
  • Describe the procedures for setting and running wire binding machinery, including troubleshooting common problems
Set and run adhesive binding machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the preparation, setting, and operation of adhesive binding machinery according to manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures. You'll learn to set machinery to specified requirements, operate it safely and efficiently, and monitor output quality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set adhesive binding machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures.
  • Run adhesive binding machinery to produce finished products to the required specification.
  • Set and run adhesive binding machinery safely and efficiently, following all relevant health and safety guidelines.
Set and run booklet making machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to set up and operate booklet-making machinery in accordance with job specifications and safety guidelines. You'll develop the ability to produce finished booklets efficiently while monitoring quality throughout the process.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set booklet-making machinery according to job specifications and safety guidelines
  • Run booklet-making machinery to produce finished booklets to the required standard
  • Set and run booklet-making machinery efficiently and safely
Set and run foil blocking machinery Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to prepare, set, and operate foil blocking machinery in line with workplace procedures and specified requirements. The unit includes monitoring output quality, making necessary adjustments, and understanding the importance of safe and efficient machine operation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set up foil blocking machinery.
  • Run foil blocking machinery.
  • Set foil blocking machinery.
  • Run foil blocking machinery.
Set and run laminating equipment Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to set and operate laminating equipment safely and efficiently. You'll learn to adjust temperature, pressure, and alignment settings to achieve quality lamination and understand relevant safety and maintenance procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set laminating equipment according to job specifications, ensuring correct temperature, pressure, and film alignment
  • Run laminating equipment efficiently, monitoring performance and making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and minimise waste
  • Describe the procedures for setting and running laminating equipment, including safety precautions and routine maintenance
Use of scanning techniques to create digital images Real unit · GQA Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to select suitable scanning techniques, prepare scanning equipment and materials, and produce digital images that meet job specifications and company standards. You'll also understand how to plan and capture digital images effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select the appropriate scanning approach based on the requirements of the task
  • Prepare equipment and materials for scanning operations
  • Produce and save scanned images in accordance with the job specification and company standards
  • Explain the planning and capture of digital images using scanning techniques
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03The standards

The national standards these units are built against

What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

  • Clean down equipment and replace components

    Standard

  • Control Digital Colour Printing Machines

    Standard

  • Control Folding Machinery

    Standard

  • Control adhesive binding machinery

    Standard

  • Control digital colour printing machines

    Standard

  • Control foil blocking machinery

    Standard

  • Control in Booklet Making Machinery

    Standard

  • Control programmatic guillotines

    Standard

  • Control the Set-Up of Flexographic Printing Units on a Multi-Unit Flexographic Press

    Standard

  • Control the Set-Up of Multi-Unit Lithographic Printing Machines

    Standard

  • Control the set up of gravure printing units on multi-unit gravure press

    Standard

  • Control the set up of machinery

    Standard

  • Control wire binding machinery

    Standard

  • Create digital colour artwork for print

    Standard

  • Design and produce creative colour artwork for print

    Standard

  • Design and produce creative digital colour artwork for print

    Standard

  • Lithograph or Transfer-Print

    Standard

  • Make and maintain lithographic printing plates

    Standard

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04The credits

The credits, and who awards them

Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by GQA Qualifications Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.

What you would be collecting

Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working EnvironmentCreate Digital Artwork for PrintDelivery of Company Customer Service StandardsKeep Equipment Clean and in Working Order for use in the Printing IndustryKnowledge of the Organisations Printing Processes and related informationMaintain Health and Safety within a Print Related Working EnvironmentMake lithographic printing platesOperate digital printing machines

Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.

How you’d practise it

You don’t watch this. You do it.

You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.

The Navigator The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration
The Navigator Your plan for “Plan and Produce Edited Images” assumes the same two people are free in March. What have you seen that makes you slightly uneasy about that?
You One of them has been pulled onto the migration twice already. Probably fine.
The Navigator That is the thread worth pulling. Let us build the version where it happens a third time and find the move that works either way.
The same lesson on the real thing: the conversation in the middle, the thinking ladder on the left, and the criteria each answer is evidencing on the right.
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What you leave holding

The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them

Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.

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GQA Level 2 Certificate in Reprographics
  • Clean down equipment and replace components
  • Control Digital Colour Printing Machines
  • Control Folding Machinery
  • Control adhesive binding machinery
  • Control foil blocking machinery
  • Control in Booklet Making Machinery
  • Control programmatic guillotines
  • Control the Set-Up of Flexographic Printing Units on a Multi-Unit Flexographic Press
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How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working Environment, one of this qualification's own units.

Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working Environment Level 2

Applied to your own work

Learners will develop communication and teamwork skills within a print working environment. The unit covers sharing relevant job information with colleagues, responding promptly to requests, and understanding the importance of good working relationships for effective team performance.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Built for GQA Level 2 Certificate in Reprographics

23 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by GQA Qualifications Limited.

  1. Communicating and Working with Others in the Print Working Environment
  2. Create Digital Artwork for Print
  3. Delivery of Company Customer Service Standards
  4. Keep Equipment Clean and in Working Order for use in the Printing Industry
  5. Knowledge of the Organisations Printing Processes and related information
  6. Maintain Health and Safety within a Print Related Working Environment

and 17 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

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