Career Details

National Certification in Multi-Color Sheet & Web Offset Press Operating

Description

The objective of the Offset Press Operator's Multi-Color Credentialing program is the certification of expert level, sheetfed and webfed offset press operators: those who wish to advance in their skilled discipline, through the National Council certification process, and through successful testing receive a nationally-recognized credential that signifies a comprehensive knowledge of multi-color offset press operations.

Certifying Organization

The National Council for Skill Standards in Graphic Communications

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

National Certification for Flexographic Press Operators

Certifying Organization

The National Council for Skill Standards in Graphic Communications

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Press Operator Certification

Certifying Organization

Flexographic Technical Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

PrePress Operator Certification

Certifying Organization

Flexographic Technical Association

Type

B - Advanced

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