Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Graphic Communications and Printing Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Career Certificate Program 	
Program Number	K300100	
CIP Number	0650040217	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Program Length	1650 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Computation (Mathematics):	 9	Communications (Reading and Language Arts): 	9	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in the Printing and Graphic Communications industry.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

The course content includes, but is not limited to, an understanding of the printing and graphic communications industry, digital production printing and prepress operations, contemporary and emergent printing technologies, and the application of finishing and distribution processes.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
A	GRA0041	Printing and Graphic Communications	PRINTING @7  7G	450 hours	
B	GRA0042	Digital Production Printing		150 hours	
C	GRA0017	Digital Prepress Operations		450 hours	
D	GRA0045	Offset Printing Technology		450 hours	
E	GRA0046	Finishing and Distribution Processes		150 hours	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate understanding of safety and first aid practices.
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of graphic communications occupations and processes.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in prepress/imaging operations.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in image assembly/platemaking.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic offset press operations.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic finishing and bindery operations.
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic imposition platemaking and digital printer competencies.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a digital production printing system.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic electronic imaging competencies.
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography.
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning operations.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a vector-based graphics program.
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic prepress operations.
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a basic offset press.
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies.
19.0	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Graphic Communications and Printing Technology
Career Certificate Program Number:	K300100

Course Number:  GRA0041
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Printing and Graphic Communications – 450 Hours	
01.0	Demonstrate understanding of safety and first aid practices. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Identify the location of fire safety equipment.	
01.02	Describe the proper use of fire safety equipment.	
01.03	List safety rules involving flammable liquids.	
01.04	List the steps to be taken in case of injury in the lab.	
01.05	Identify locations of first aid kits and eye wash stations.	
01.06	Discuss the importance of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).	
01.07	Identify protective safety equipment (e.g., gloves, goggles, ear plugs).	
01.08	Practice proper safety procedures when operating equipment.	
01.09	Practice approved shop dress code for safe operation; include the necessary personal safety equipment.	
01.10	Pass a general lab safety test.	
01.11	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
01.12	Demonstrate knowledge of the “Right-to-Know” law.	
01.13	Pass a safety test related to the individual’s specialty area(s).	
01.14	Practice approved methods for the disposal of waste materials.	
01.15	Read, comprehend and follow instructions on warning labels.	
01.16	Demonstrate common sense when working with others.	
01.17	Demonstrate a working knowledge of the safety color code.	
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of graphic communications occupations and processes. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Define the role of graphics in a free enterprise system.	
02.02	Identify printing markets and types of printing businesses.	
02.03	List the rank of the printing industry among other industries.	
02.04	Identify the major printing processes.	
02.05	List the advantages of each major process.	
02.06	List the disadvantages of each major process.	
02.07	Identify the products produced by each major process.	
02.08	List the business flow of printing from initial need to final product.	
02.09	List the technical production flow from idea to finished product.	
02.10	Identify major occupations in the graphic arts.	
02.11	List the primary responsibilities for each occupation.	
02.12	Identify basic salary/wage expectation ranges for the local area.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Demonstrate how to prepare thumbnail layouts.	
03.02	Demonstrate how to prepare rough layouts.	
03.03	Demonstrate how to prepare comprehensive layouts; include a finished working dummy.	
03.04	Employ the use of printer’s measurements to compute inches, fractions, points, picas, decimals, percentages, and proportions.	
03.05	Check and compare the completed original to comprehensive layouts for final proofing.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in prepress/imaging operations. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Identify basic equipment and tools and the safety rules pertaining to prepress/imaging operations.	
04.02	Demonstrate how to choose type using the correct size and format.	
04.03	Identify the fundamentals and uses of type.	
04.04	Identify the types of items that can be designed and produced using a page layout program.	
04.05	Demonstrate keyboarding skills.	
04.06	State how to organize a file management system for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
04.07	Demonstrate file management operations for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
04.08	Demonstrate how to log-on/boot-up and print from a page layout program; demonstrate a functional knowledge of computer commands/codes/menus/palettes for the software in use.	
04.09	Demonstrate how to set text with appropriate margins, formatting, gutters, leading, headings, etc.	
04.10	Demonstrate how to flow copy from a word processing program according to job specifications.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in image assembly/platemaking. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Identify platemaking equipment and tools for offset metal plates.	
05.02	Identify plate material types and processing chemicals for making offset metal plates.	
05.03	Demonstrate how to produce a correctly exposed and processed metal plate for offset printing.	
05.04	Identify computer-to-plate platemaking equipment.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic offset press operations. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Identify basic offset duplicator parts and operations.	
06.02	Identify basic safety and operation procedures for an offset duplicator or a single-color printing press.	
06.03	Demonstrate basic setup procedures for printing a single-color job.	
06.04	Produce a printed single-color job using an offset duplicator.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic finishing and bindery operations. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Identify the operational and safety parts of a paper cutter.	
07.02	Identify the grain direction of paper.	
07.03	Demonstrate how to calculate basic paper cuts from a stock sheet.	
07.04	Demonstrate how to draw a master cutting diagram for making cuts.	
07.05	Demonstrate how to make accurate paper cuts using a mechanized paper cutter.	
07.06	Identify basic paper types, weights, grades and classifications used in the printing industry.	
07.07	Identify padding materials.	
07.08	Demonstrate how to produce correctly made pads of paper.	
07.09	Identify stapling and stitching equipment, materials and supplies.	
07.10	Demonstrate how to produce side-stitched, saddle-stitched, and stapled products.	
07.11	Identify punching/drilling equipment and hand tools.	
07.12	Demonstrate how to measure three-ring notebook pages for drilling.	
07.13	Demonstrate how to make holes for three-ring notebooks.	
07.14	Identify folding equipment and hand tools.	
07.15	Identify basic folds for printed products.	
07.16	Demonstrate how to make a single fold using an automatic folding machine.	
07.17	Identify collating equipment and hand tools.	
07.18	Demonstrate how to make sets of paper using collating equipment in the correct sequence.	
07.19	Demonstrate how to hand collate sets in proper sequence.	
07.20	Identify the cut products and the basic procedure for die cutting.	
07.21	Identify hot foil stamped products and the basic equipment, materials, and procedures for foil stamping.	
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Demonstrate how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers.	
08.02	Demonstrate how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions.	
08.03	Demonstrate how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals.	
08.04	Demonstrate how to solve fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction conversion problems.	
08.05	Demonstrate how to solve decimal to percent and percent to decimal conversion problems.	
08.06	Demonstrate how to solve basic ratio and proportion problems.	
08.07	Demonstrate how to solve basic linear measurement problems.	
08.08	Demonstrate how to solve basic inches to picas and picas to inches conversion problems.	
08.09	Demonstrate how to solve inches to points and points to inches conversion problems.	
08.10	Demonstrate how to solve cost-calculating problems.	

Course Number:  GRA0042
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Digital Production Printing – 150 Hours	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic imposition platemaking and digital printer competencies. The student will be able to: 	
09.01	Read and comprehend production information on a job jacket/ticket.	
09.02	Demonstrate the ability to create a single-color layout for an envelope.	
09.03	Demonstrate the ability to create a single-color layout for a work-and-turn imposition.	
09.04	Demonstrate the ability to create a single-color layout for a work-and-tumble imposition.	
09.05	Demonstrate the ability to create a single-color layout for a business card.	
09.06	Demonstrate the ability to create a single-color layout for a 4-page sheetwise imposition.	
09.07	Demonstrate the ability to assemble a single-color layout for an 8-page signature.	
09.08	Demonstrate how to inspect and compare proofs to originals.	
09.09	Identify the equipment, tools, and materials used in platemaking operations and the parts, functions, and safety rules related to their operation.	
09.10	Apply basic math skills to platemaking operations.	
09.11	Identify the different plate materials, types and processing chemicals and the methods of use for each.	
09.12	Demonstrate how to expose, process and preserve metal plates.	
09.13	Demonstrate how to make additions, deletions and repairs to metal plates.	
09.14	Demonstrate how to inspect and compare plates to proofs.	
09.15	Demonstrate how to properly handle, file, store and retrieve flats and plates.	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a digital production printing system. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Use the system interface to adjust image tone reproduction quality.	
10.02	Program and run a job for cardstock.	
10.03	Program and run a job for folded signatures.	
10.04	Program and set-up the various inline finishing and binding options.	
10.05	Program and run productivity features (e.g., cover sheets, job separator sheets).	
10.06	Program and run jobs on a digital color printing system.	
10.07	Evaluate and adjust color print quality on a digital color printing system.	
10.08	Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving strategies to digital printing systems.	
10.09	Demonstrate how to produce a 2-sided, 3-panel brochure.	
10.10	Demonstrate how to produce a 4-page newsletter on a digital printing system.	

Course Number:  GRA0017
Occupational Completion Point:  C
Digital Prepress Operations – 450 Hours	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic electronic imaging competencies. The student will be able to: 	
11.01	Read and comprehend production information on a job jacket/ticket.	
11.02	Identify the various types of items that can be designed and produced using desktop publishing.	
11.03	Identify the basic principles of design (e.g., unity, contrast, page proportions, and balance).	
11.04	Demonstrate how to incorporate basic design principles in hand-drawn sketches and measured layouts.	
11.05	Identify line copy.	
11.06	Identify continuous tone and halftone copy.	
11.07	Identify basic process color principles and four kinds of color printing.	
11.08	Demonstrate understanding of electronic color-proofing techniques.	
11.09	Identify basic desktop publishing equipment.	
11.10	Define the limitations and capabilities of desktop publishing.	
11.11	Define the differences in quality of photo-processed output and laser printer output.	
11.12	Demonstrate understanding of postscript software capabilities.	
11.13	Define the operation of the hardware components of a computer aided publishing system.	
11.14	Demonstrate how to select appropriate software for word processing, graphics, scanning and page layout.	
11.15	Demonstrate a keyboard typing proficiency of a minimum of 30 WPM.	
11.16	State how to organize a file management system for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
11.17	Demonstrate file management operations for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
11.18	Demonstrate how to prepare a series of hand-drawn sketches for layouts incorporating appropriate marks (e.g., gutters, register marks, and fold lines).	
11.19	Demonstrate how to prepare a dummy for a multi-page signature.	
11.20	Demonstrate an understanding of data exchange.	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography. The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Demonstrate how to measure copy/text in points and picas using a line gauge.	
12.02	Demonstrate how to measure type using a type-fitting gauge.	
12.03	Demonstrate how to identify x-height, meanline, baseline, ascenders, descenders, and the roles of each in measuring and designing with type.	
12.04	Demonstrate how to identify caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps and ligatures.	
12.05	Define dingbats, bullets, rules, and symbols and the uses of each in publications.	
12.06	Demonstrate how to distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type by point size and style.	
12.07	Demonstrate how to identify basic type styles and the uses of each style.	
12.08	Determine the weight and posture of type.	
12.09	Demonstrate how to distinguish between serif and sans-serif type styles.	
12.10	Define letter spacing and kerning of type characters.	
12.11	Define word spacing and the relationship of em and en in paragraph spacing.	
12.12	Define line spacing and explain the measurement principles for the leading of text.	
12.13	Define type arrangements:  flush left, ragged right, flush right, ragged left, centered, justified, and forced justified.	
12.14	Define and demonstrate copy fitting.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations. The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Demonstrate how to prepare rough layouts.	
13.02	Demonstrate how to markup a copy for the production of a printed piece.	
13.03	Demonstrate how to select appropriate page layout software for a given job.	
13.04	Demonstrate how to log-on/boot-up and print out from a page layout program; demonstrate a functional knowledge of computer commands/codes/menus/palette for the software in use.	
13.05	Demonstrate text alignment, element positioning and the rules of page design for printed material.	
13.06	Demonstrate how to set-up column grids for an electronic page layout according to job specifications.	
13.07	Demonstrate how to set-up/select appropriate pagination for a given job.	
13.08	Demonstrate the uses of headers and footers.	
13.09	Demonstrate how to set text with appropriate margins, formatting, gutters, leading, headings, etc.	
13.10	Demonstrate a proficiency in conducting basic search operations.	
13.11	Demonstrate how to place copy from a word processing program into a page layout program according to job specifications.	
13.12	Demonstrate how to proofread, edit and make corrections/adjustments to copy on screen.	
13.13	Demonstrate how to download fonts.	
13.14	Demonstrate how to transfer graphics, rules, and dingbats from an existing file into a publication.	
13.15	Demonstrate the procedure for cropping graphics electronically.	
13.16	Use graphics and text to create a 2-sided, 3-panel brochure for publication.	
13.17	Demonstrate how to create a 4-page newsletter using windows, blocks, text, graphics, frames and headings.	
13.18	Demonstrate how to create a 2-page newsletter using drop caps for paragraph openings, wraparound (run-around) and graphics.	
13.19	Use tints, reverses, and manipulated type for effect to create a printed piece.	
13.20	Demonstrate how to produce a multicolor flyer using electronic spot color separations.	
13.21	Demonstrate knowledge of the capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of available page layout programs.	
13.22	Demonstrate the use of an electronic dictionary, spell checker, and automatic hyphenation.	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning operations. The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Identify the hardware, basic components and operations associated with scanners.	
14.02	Identify basic scanner software and its uses and limitations.	
14.03	Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for continuous tone copy.	
14.04	Demonstrate how to place scanned graphics/photos into existing page layout program.	
15.0	Demonstrate understanding of a vector-based graphics program. The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Demonstrate how to log-on/boot-up a vector-based graphics program; demonstrate a functional knowledge of commands/codes/menus/hand tools and procedures for their uses.	
15.02	Use a graphics program to draw a design appropriate for a given job.	
15.03	Use tints, fills, and paint in a graphics program to create a design for a given job.	
15.04	Use manipulated type (e.g., rotated, circled, extended) to create a design for a publication.	
15.05	Demonstrate how to trace a drawing/photograph using a graphics program.	
15.06	Demonstrate how to create a design/publication using digital clip art.	
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic prepress operations. The student will be able to: 	
16.01	Describe the application of digital photography in electronic imaging.	
16.02	List the capabilities and functions of image setters.	
16.03	Identify and compare digital proofs.	
16.04	Identify and compare networking systems.	
16.05	Identify the current systems/techniques for outputting files directly to plate material.	
16.06	Demonstrate an understanding of page description languages (e.g., PostScript).	
16.07	Compare the leading operating systems based on performance, uses and capabilities.	
16.08	Explain storage guidelines and limitations.	
16.09	List the advantages and disadvantages of different storage media options.	
16.10	List the use and capabilities of storage devices for the transport and storage of electronic imaging work.	
16.11	Describe the strengths and weaknesses of TIFF, EPS, PICT and other formats in a page description language environment.	
16.12	Demonstrate how to convert files from PC to Mac formats.	
16.13	Demonstrate how to use a file compression utility for file transfer or storage.	
16.14	Describe the differences between TrueType, OpenType and PostScript fonts.	
16.15	Demonstrate how to use a telecommunications program and a modem to transfer files.	
16.16	Demonstrate how to create a single-color layout using clip art.	
16.17	Demonstrate how to create a single-color layout using work-and-turn.	
16.18	Demonstrate how to change contrast using tint screens and shading techniques.	
16.19	Demonstrate how to create a logo design on a computer and integrate it into a brochure design.	
16.20	Demonstrate how to produce special effects type using a graphics application.	
16.21	Demonstrate how to produce a job on the computer using electronic imposition.	
16.22	Demonstrate how to create a job that incorporates electronic trapping.	
16.23	Demonstrate how to produce a multicolor job that includes scans, text and spot color artwork.	
16.24	Demonstrate how to prepare page layout files containing graphic images for remote output.	
16.25	Demonstrate how to follow instructions to produce, modify or output files according to customer-supplied criteria.	
16.26	Demonstrate how to use optical character recognition (OCR) software to capture text.	
16.27	Demonstrate how to calibrate a desktop color scanner.	
16.28	Demonstrate how to produce a color scan.	
16.29	Demonstrate how to use an image manipulation program to perform basic color correction and basic image cloning.	
16.30	Demonstrate how to calibrate a color monitor.	

Course Number:  GRA0045
Occupational Completion Point:  D
Offset Printing Technology – 450 Hours	
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a basic offset press. The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Identify the equipment and materials used in offset press operations, their parts and functions, and the safety rules related to their operation.	
17.02	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to the physical and chemical properties of ink components (pigment, vehicle, and dryer).	
17.03	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to dampening systems (ducted and continuous).	
17.04	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to the chemical components of fountain solutions (acid, alkaline, and neutral).	
17.05	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to pH-control and its effects on the lithographic process.	
17.06	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to interrelationships on the process of paper (coated and uncoated and various grades within).	
17.07	Demonstrate how to determine the grain direction of paper.	
17.08	Demonstrate how to handle and jog paper stock (wire/felt, watermarks, carbonless sequence).	
17.09	Demonstrate how to identify paper weight, coating and sizes.	
17.10	Demonstrate how to identify paper problems, curling, dust, moisture, flaring, etc.	
17.11	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to the interrelationships of textured or smooth paper, plastic, metal plates, and conventional or compressible blankets.	
17.12	Apply basic principles of offset lithography pertaining to ink and its drying properties in relation to fountain solution and the plate and paper used (effects of ink film thickness, drying time and set off; the problems associated with inappropriate use of spray powder).	
17.13	Apply basic principles of plate preservation after presswork for long-term storage (use of gum arabic and asphaltum).	
17.14	Demonstrate how to prepare a press for operation by reviewing job-ticket specifications and then selecting the appropriate press and materials.	
17.15	Demonstrate how to prepare a press for operation based on the interrelationships of lithographic processes.	
17.16	Demonstrate how to mix fountain solution from concentrate.	
17.17	Demonstrate how to mix ink to color matching system specifications (e.g., Pantone Color Matching System).	
17.18	Demonstrate how to introduce ink and fountain solution to the press in proper sequence.	
17.19	Demonstrate how to set-up and adjust the feeder to paper specifications (air blast, vacuum, choke).	
17.20	Demonstrate how to set-up and adjust the register system to single sheet, stream fed, side guide, and head register.	
17.21	Demonstrate how to set-up and adjust delivery (chute or chain).	
17.22	Demonstrate how to mount a blanket cylinder (and pack if necessary) and adjust to press specifications.	
17.23	Demonstrate how to set an impression cylinder to paper thickness and press specifications.	
17.24	Demonstrate how to set and adjust the pressure of ink and water rollers to press specifications.	
17.25	Demonstrate how to make-ready a press to ensure ink and water balance for uniform coverage, volume and replenishment of ink, image position, cylinder pressure, and sheet registration.	
17.26	Demonstrate how to make additions, deletions and repairs to an offset plate.	
17.27	Demonstrate how to inspect and evaluate the final make-ready sheet to job-ticket specifications and obtain proof approval to run.	
17.28	Demonstrate how to set spray powder.	
17.29	Demonstrate how to produce the required number of press sheets to meet job-ticket specifications.	
17.30	Demonstrate how to preserve a plate for long-term storage.	
17.31	Demonstrate how to perform press wash-up and roller treatment.	
17.32	Demonstrate how to perform press maintenance to manufacturer’s specifications.	
17.33	Demonstrate how to apply basic principles of offset press operations with regard to work-and-turn, work-and-tumble and sheetwise printed products.	
17.34	Demonstrate how to produce a tight register one-color project.	
17.35	Demonstrate how to produce a tight register one-color or two-color, pre-collated carbonless project.	
17.36	Demonstrate how to produce a two-color tight register project.	
17.37	Demonstrate how to print a two-color job on a duplicator using a T-head.	
17.38	Demonstrate how to produce a one-color or two-color tight register envelope project.	
17.39	Demonstrate how to produce a tight register one-color metallic ink project.	
17.40	Demonstrate how to produce a tight register one-color or two-color folding two-sided project.	
17.41	Demonstrate how to produce a multicolor tight register project.	
17.42	Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to identify troubleshooting problems on a duplicator.	
17.43	Identify and describe direct-imaging technologies.	
17.44	Demonstrate how to clean and secure a duplicator for downtime.	

Course Number:  GRA0046
Occupational Completion Point:  E
Finishing and Distribution Processes – 150 Hours	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies. The student will be able to: 	
18.01	Demonstrate how to read and comprehend production information on a job jacket/ticket.	
18.02	Demonstrate how to identify the equipment and materials used in finishing and distribution operations, and the parts, functions, and safety rules related to their operation.	
18.03	Demonstrate how to apply basic math skills to binding and distribution operations.	
18.04	Demonstrate how to prepare a folding dummy from a press sheet according to job ticket specifications and the approved proof.	
18.05	Demonstrate how to set-up and operate a folder in accordance with job ticket specifications and the folding dummy.	
18.06	Demonstrate how to use folding equipment to produce single, gate and accordion folds.	
18.07	Describe and identify right-angle folds.	
18.08	Apply the basic principles of finishing and distribution to folded/bound signature impositions to allow for lips, trims and bleeds according to saddle-stitch and side-stitch binding methods.	
18.09	Identify and explain slitting, perforating and scoring functions and equipment pertaining to folding operations.	
18.10	Explain how to use and set-up cutters.	
18.11	Demonstrate how to prepare rule-out of a press sheet for finishing operations according to job ticket specifications and the approved proof.	
18.12	Demonstrate how to set-up and operate a cutter in accordance with rule-out.	
18.13	Demonstrate how to square substrate.	
18.14	Identify and describe problems with substrate.	
18.15	Determine the proper maintenance procedures for paper cutters.	
18.16	Explain how to change the blade on a paper cutter.	
18.17	Define and identify the most commonly used types of paper.	
18.18	Identify paper types based on the printing, folding and binding characteristics of each type.	
18.19	Demonstrate how to hand-jog 8.5" X 11" substrate.	
18.20	Demonstrate how to hand-jog 17" X 22" or larger substrate.	
18.21	Demonstrate how to machine-jog substrate.	
18.22	Describe and identify offline finishing systems.	
18.23	Explain the fundamentals of saddle-stitching and perfect binding.	
18.24	Identify and explain the uses of automated sorting and labeling equipment.	
18.25	Define and identify mail class rates (e.g., bulk, presorted).	
18.26	Identify and explain the quality control methods for bar codes in relation to postal standards.	
18.27	Identify and explain embossing procedures and equipment.	
18.28	List the common problems encountered with embossing.	
18.29	Identify the components of case, spiral and perfect bound books.	
18.30	Identify and describe modern book binding equipment; compare to hand-binding techniques.	
18.31	Demonstrate how to store and properly handle substrates.	
18.32	Define and identify UV coatings.	
18.33	List the advantages and disadvantages of UV coatings.	
18.34	Demonstrate how to estimate the cost of materials and production for performing bindery operations (cutting, scoring, folding, packaging, and coating).	
18.35	Demonstrate how to set-up and operate a side-stitcher and a saddle-stitcher.	
18.36	List the techniques used to control waste production and disposal in a modern bindery.	
18.37	Identify and describe spiral, comb and wire binding equipment and supplies.	
18.38	Describe tipping procedures.	
18.39	Demonstrate how to perform preventive maintenance on binding and finishing equipment.	
18.40	Demonstrate methods of counting substrate (machine, measurement, weight, rapid multiple-sheet manual counting by fives).	
18.41	Describe how to collate flat sheets.	
18.42	Demonstrate how to set-up and operate a paper drill for a standard loose-leaf binder.	
18.43	Identify and describe packaging and shrink-wrapping equipment.	
18.44	Demonstrate how to package and identify a completed job according to job specifications.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Reading and Language Arts). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.