Courses

What can I study online?

What can I study online?

The Print Media Skills Centre at Leeds City College offers several online courses, each specially developed to offer a quality, interactive learning experience. All courses are fully supported and closely... 

Impress Degree Program

Impress Degree Program

Leeds City College has affiliated with the Department of Colour and Polymer Chemistry at the University of Leeds to provide IMPRESS, a degree programme specifically designed to meet the needs of employers... 

Professional Courses

Professional Courses

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Print NVQs : Intro

Print NVQs : Intro

The central feature of Print NVQs is the National Occupational Standards (NOS) on which they are based. NOS are statements of performance standards which describe what competent people in a particular... 

Colour Masters Courses : Intro

Colour Masters Courses : Intro

True colour management expertise will ensure that the UK’s print and printed packaging companies, remain at the forefront of the industry. Companies who want more information about Colour Masters courses... 

WBT : How would it work for you?

WBT : How would it work for you?

This is on the job work based print training and evidence is built up over a period of time. Certain core skills are required during this process along with the specialist options that are added depending... 

Colour Management Course A

Colour Management Course A

Understanding Colour and the Principles of Colour Management. START 9:00 LECTURE: BASICS OF COLOUR AND THE PRINCIPLES OF COLOUR VISION Dr. Alison Gilchrist Nature of light, colour and its appearance, language... 

Colour Management Course B

Colour Management Course B

Practical Applications of Colour Management Software. START 9:00 PRACTICAL: PROFILING A MONITOR USING BOTH MONACO PROFILER AND EYE-ONE Soft proofing devices, viewing conditions, calibration process (colorimeters,... 

Colour Management Level 2 : Day 1

Colour Management Level 2 : Day 1

Practical Applications of a PDF Colour Managed Workflow. START 9:00 LECTURE: OVERVIEW – MANAGING A COLOUR WORKFLOW Issues surrounding creating a colour managed PDF workflow. PDF/X3 and PDF/X1-a . LECTURE... 

Colour Management Level 2 : Day 2

Colour Management Level 2 : Day 2

Practical Applications of a PDF Colour Managed Workflow START 9:00 PRACTICAL: PRINTING THE LINEARISATION SHEET ON A KOMORI 4 COLOUR PRESS Running the press to manufacturers standard settings in conjunction... 

Contact Us

Contact Us

Paul Walsh Business Liason Officer Leeds City College – Technology Campus 0113 297 6459 paul.walsh@leedscitycollege.ac.uk    ...

WBT : Who can take part in a Print NVQ?

WBT : Who can take part in a Print NVQ?

Everyone can take part in the Print NVQ scheme at any age and at every level of the organisation. If you already have experience – this can help you! Your current level of skills and experience on... 

Print NVQs : Level 2

Print NVQs : Level 2

Competence which involves the application of knowledge in a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. Some of these activities are complex or non-routine and there... 

WBT : Workplace print assessors

WBT : Workplace print assessors

All Print NVQ are designed to be assessed in the workplace using equipment you are familiar with. If a company has a desire to appoint their own Print NVQ assessor; Leeds City College can provide a flexible... 

WBT : Print NVQ workbooks

WBT : Print NVQ workbooks

To assist the trainees to achieve the Print NVQ at Levels 2 and 3, our assessors have developed a series of Print NVQ workbooks in the form of flexible learning packages. Each of these packages relates... 

Print NVQs : Level 3

Print NVQs : Level 3

Competences which involves the application of knowledge in a broad range of varied work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable... 

WBT : What is a Print NVQ?

WBT : What is a Print NVQ?

Print National Vocational Qualifications are the modern way to provide practical, vocational training focused on meeting business needs. They build up the skills actually needed in the workplace today... 

Print NVQs : Definition

Print NVQs : Definition

Print NVQs are work-related, competence based qualifications. Print NVQs reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively. Print NVQs represent national standards recognised by employers... 

Print NVQs : How do I gain a Print NVQ and how are they achieved?

Print NVQs : How do I gain a Print NVQ and how are they achieved?

Print NVQs are achieved through assessment and training. Assessment will normally be through on-the-job observation and questioning. Candidates have to have evidence to prove they have the competence...