Press Operator

Program Overview

This course supports the development of press operators as craftspeople in the lithographic printing industry.

Utilizing a combination of online learning, independent study and practical lab sessions, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the differences between quality and sub-par printing processes and materials, and the differences between being a technical press operator, and a print craftsperson.

Work skills are embedded throughout the training, with a focus on problem solving, communication and collaboration.  

Key topics include: 

• The Craft of Printing 

• The Science of Printing 

• Press Set-up and Operations 
• The Lithographic Print Process 

Requirements

Participants should be employed in the print production industry.  

Supplies

Participants should have access to a laptop. If access to a laptop is a barrier, assistance may be provided.

Please inform MPIA if this assistance is required.