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 occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation, including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding which underpins competent performance.

The standards are developed by Standards Setting Bodies for the printing industry.

• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Lithographic Machine Printing  Level 2
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Lithographic Machine Printing  Sheet Fed Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Lithographic Machine Printing Web Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Flexographic Machine Printing Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Gravure Machine Printing Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Carton Manufacture Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Print Finishing Level 2
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Print Finishing Level 3
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Pre Press Level 2
• City & Guilds NVQ 5158 in Pre Press Level 3