Apprenticeship training course

Print operative (level 2)

Assist in the production of a printed product or component.

Qualification level: 2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration: 24 months
Apprenticeship category: Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding: £8,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: Artworker

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Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

Read, interpret and follow information, for example, printing instructions and specifications

Inspect work against specifications and quality standards, for example, works instructions, colour standard, materials or files received

Record information: digital or manual

Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures: PPE, manual handling and ergonomic practice

Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures

Communicate with colleagues: written, verbal or digital. For example, using digital tools such as email, Information technology (IT) telephony, social media, multi-media, video, infographics

Implement solutions as developed by management or supervisors

Identify and report production issues. For example, missing fonts, incorrect materials supplied, wrong adhesive indicated

Full information on Print operative (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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