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

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1 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 1 of 7 National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed) (Level 4) with strands in Offset, Letterpress, Flexographic, and Gravure Level 4 Credits This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 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) (Level 2) 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 Replacement Information This qualification has been replaced by the National Certificate in Printing (Printing - Reel- Fed (Level 4) [Ref: 1617].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) (Level 4) [Ref: 0070], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Letterpress) (Level 4) [Ref: 0069], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Flexographic) (Level 4) [Ref: 0064], and the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Gravure) (Level 4) [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.

2 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 2 of 7 Credit Range Core Compulsory Offset Strand Letterpress Strand Level 3 credits Level 4 credits Minimum totals Flexographic Strand Gravure Strand Level 4 credits Minimum totals 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 Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles for printing 3 10

3 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 3 of Carry out advanced maintenance for reel-fed presses and equipment 2279 Make ready and print four colour process work on a reel-fed printing press Offset Strand The following standards are required 2257 Draw imposition schemes for reel-fed printing (offset process) Make ready a reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (offset process) 4 3 Letterpress Strand The following standard is required Make ready a reel-fed press and print multi colour close register work (letterpress process) Flexographic Strand The following standard is required Make ready reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (flexographic process) Gravure Strand The following standard is required Make ready a reel-fed printing press and print multi colour close register work (gravure process)

4 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 4 of 7 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 The last date for award is 31 December 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 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 replaced unit standard 339 in the compulsory section resulting in the credit total being increased from to 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.

5 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 5 of 7 Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Offset) (Level 4) [Ref: 0070], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Letterpress) (Level 4) [Ref: 0069], the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Flexographic) (Level 4) [Ref: 0064], and the National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed: Gravure) (Level 4) [Ref: 0068]. The last date for award of replaced qualifications was December 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 PO Box Lower Hutt 5040 Telephone info@cmito.co.nz Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Communications and Media Industry Training 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 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Printing

6 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 6 of 7 Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training s 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 s 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.

7 NZQF NQ Ref 0664 Version 6 Page 7 of 7 Prerequisite Diagram Note: The National Certificate in Printing (Printing Reel-fed) (Level 3) with the relevant strand is a prerequisite to this qualification Level Level 4 Key Standards not included in this qualification