Foundational Learning Programme

Printing SA has embarked on a new skills pool strategy to provide Member Companies with talented individuals who are eager to take up career opportunities in the Printing, Packaging and Signage Industry. The FLP starts with talent screening and selection.

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FLC English Communications

This three month course outlines the minimum level of competence required for optimal functioning in the world of work and for those learners enrolled on NQF Levels 2 to 4 occupational qualifications.

FLC Maths Literacy

This three month course outlines the minimum level of competence required for optimal functioning in the world of work and for those learners enrolled on NQF Levels 2 to 4 occupational qualifications.

Occupational Health and Safety Programmes

The contents of the following Occupational health and safety compliance training programmes have been aligned to the risks associated with working in Printing and Packaging factories. The programmes are also aligned with the knowledge, subject specifications, and assessment criteria.

Work-Life Orientation Programmes

Our series of Work Life Orientation training courses properly prepare Learners for the world of work in the Printing, Packaging and Signage Industry and are also aligned to the aforementioned QCTO occupational qualifications.

 Introduction to the Printing and Packaging Industry Programme

This course includes a series of brand-new occupational videos and has been developed in-line with the knowledge subject specifications and assessment criteria of the new printing and packaging qualifications that are being developed and approved by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

 Introduction to Printing Course (ID2)

Printing SA still offers the ID2 course to introduce candidates to the various pre-press, printing and post press processes.

 Technical Theoretical Modules (TT1, 2 and 3)

Printing SA offers TT (Technical Theoretical) Modules in all Pre-Press, Printing, Packaging and Finishing trades. Our learning material has been redesigned and developed to provide CBMT Apprentices with the up-to-date knowledge they require to thoroughly understand the practical tasks that they are learning in the workplace.

Digital Cutting and Creasing Operator Skills Programme

Printing SA has developed a range of Short Learning Programmes that form part of the new SAQA registered Carton Maker qualification. This Short Learning Programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Carton Designer needs to competently setup, operate and maintain a digital cutting and creasing machine.

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 Adobe Creative Cloud Blended eLearning

The Printing SA Adobe Creative Cloud Blended eLearning courses have been developed specifically for the printing, packaging, signage and visual communications industry and meet the assessment specifications of the new QCTO Electronic Pre-press Technician Qualifications. The blended eLearning classes combine video tutorials, rich interactive eLearning technologies and learning material with practical activities, online contact sessions and assessments.

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Carton Folding and Glueing Operator Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Carton Folding and Gluing Machine Operator needs to competently setup, operate and maintain carton folding and gluing machines.

Saddle Stitching Operator Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Saddle Stitching Machine Operator needs to competently setup, operate and maintain a saddle stitching line.

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Sheetfed Lithographers Assistant Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Sheetfed Lithographers Assistant needs to competently assist Sheetfed Lithographers setup, operate and maintain lithographic printing presses.

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Adhesive Binding Operator Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that an Adhesive Binding Machine Operator needs to competently setup, operate and maintain an adhesive binding line.

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Bookbinders Assistant

The Bookbinders Assistant Learning Programme allows for employers to send their learners to Printing SA to attend knowledge modules.

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 Colour Management eLearning

Printing SA invites anyone in the industry who is responsible for the measurement, control and management of colour, from concept and design to pre-press and printing to register for our Colour Management eLearning programme. This programme is being offered internationally and has received critical acclaim from those who have completed it in previous years. Dont miss out on this great opportunity and register now to learn more.

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 Commercial Digital Printer Programme

The objective of this course is to introduce learners to the digital printing industry. The aim is to teach key concepts and theories needed to become proficient in the digital pre-press, printing and print finishing environments.

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Flexographic Plate Mounter Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Flexographic Plate Mounter needs to competently mount flexographic printing plates.
Participating companies will be provided Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Assessment Instruments for all the prescribed practical activities.

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Flexo Plate Maker Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Flexo Plate Maker needs to competently make flexographic printing plates.
Participating companies will be provided Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Assessment Instruments for all the prescribed practical activities.

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Lithographic Plate Maker Skills Programme

Printing SA has developed a range of short learning programmes that form part of the Electronic Pre-Press Lithographic Technician qualification which is soon to be registered by SAQA.

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Carton Die Cutting and Creasing Operator Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Carton Cutting and Creasing Machine Operator needs to competently setup, operate and maintain cutting and creasing machines.

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Guillotine Operator Skills Programme

The objective of the Printing SA Guillotine Operator Skills Programme is to equip your employees with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to safely and competently operate a guillotine. Practical Modules are conducted in-house at the workplace. Our subject matter experts visit these workplaces on a monthly basis for 1 -hour per visit during the 3-month practical and experiential phase of training to assist with Learner administration.

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Reelstand Operator Skills Programme

This learning programme integrates the skills, knowledge and workplace experience that a Reelstand Operator needs to compentently setup, operate a reelstand.

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Folding Machine Operator Skills Programme

Folding Machines - The objective of this course is to equip your employees with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to safely and competently operate Folding Machines.

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Hard-Cover Binding Technology

The Hard-Cover Binding Technology knowledge module is designed to meet the Mechanised Soft-Cover Bookbinding Technology curriculum specifications by providing learners with a full understanding of occupational qualifications.

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Soft-Cover Book Production

The Soft-Cover Book Production Learning Programme is designed to meet the Mechanised Soft-Cover Bookbinding Technology curriculum specifications by providing learners with a full understanding of the book production responsibilities of an artisan.

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Carton Making Fundamentals

The Carton Making Basics knowledge module is designed to meet the Carton Making curriculum specifications by providing learners with a full understanding of the folding carton production processes.

Carton Design

The learning programme of this SAQA Registered Carton CAD Operator qualification, integrates the skills, knowledge, and workplace experience that a Carton Designer needs to plan and prepare carton designs to defined product specifications. They will also learn how to competently setup, operate and maintain a digital cutting and creasing machine.

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Carton Production

The Carton Production Learning Programme is designed to meet the Carton Manufacturing Machine Minder curriculum specifications by providing learners with a full understanding of the folding carton production responsibilities of an artisan.

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Carton Die Making

The learning programme of this SAQA Registered Carton Die Maker qualification integrates the skills, knowledge, and workplace experience that a Carton Die Maker needs to manufacture jig and laser dies to defined folding carton specifications.

Sheetfed Lithographers Printing Technology

The Sheetfed Lithographers Printing Programme is designed to meet the Sheetfed Lithography Technician curriculum specifications. The following generic Instructor-Led-Training (ILT) knowledge module is facilitated by Printing SA as face-to-face or online training.

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Multi-Colour Print Production

The Multi-colour Print Production Learning Programme is designed to meet the Sheetfed Lithography Technician curriculum specifications. The following Instructor-Led-Training (ILT) knowledge modules are facilitated by Printing SA as face-to-face or online training.

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 Estimating for Printers

To provide delegates the concepts and theories needed to produce accurate print costings and estimates. The course forms part of the Diploma in Printing Management run at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).

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 Team Leader Programme

Are you CONFIDENT, ARTICULATE, DRIVEN, PASSIONATE and MOTIVATED? If the answer is YES, then the Printing SA Team Leader Programme is waiting for you! Printing SA provides delegates with a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a team leader, and provides them with the tools to become more effective leaders in the workplace, identifying various leadership styles and when to use the most appropriate one.

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Labour Law Workshop

The Regional Chambers of Printing SA provide a range of personalised Labour Law Workshops designed to provide first line management, or those aspiring to such positions, the necessary knowledge and skill to Conduct Corrective Disciplinary Procedures and Initiate and Chair Disciplinary Enquiries.