BEM Micro-credential

 

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 Title/name of the credential Assistant for Sustainable Large-Format Printing
Function of the micro- credentials / purpose This micro-credential provides practical and specialized knowledge and skills in the field of large-format printing, emphasizing innovative digital technologies and sustainable practices. The program combines technical, creative, and green skills to produce high-quality printed materials while optimizing resources and reducing environmental impact. The goal is to equip participants with techniques for large-format printing using eco-friendly processes

and technologies, enhancing their competitiveness in the modern market.
Possible target groups ·        Professionals in printing and design seeking to expand their knowledge and improve their business through sustainable practices.

·        Designers and technicians interested in modern large-format printing technologies.

·        Entrepreneurs in the advertising materials and interior design industries.

·        Individuals with limited access to employment (the unemployed and rural

populations) who want to develop new skills.
Branch/sector of application Printing industry, advertising sector, visual communications, interior and exterior design.
Fields of application / work environment ·        Companies producing advertising materials (billboards, posters, banners).

·        Design studios specializing in large-format printed materials.

·        Production facilities for interior and exterior decoration.

·        Visual communication and promotional industries.
Typical work/professional tasks ·       Applying digital technologies to print on various large-format materials (PVC, textile, paper, metal).

·       Preparing materials and designs for printing.

·       Optimizing printing processes to reduce waste and save energy.

·       Managing large-format digital printing equipment.

·       Implementing sustainable practices in printing processes.
Learning outcomes (personal and job related) Knowledge Skills competences
·       Understanding large-format printing technologies (UV, solvent, eco- solvent, sublimation).

·       Principles of sustainability in the printing and visual communications industry.

·       Specific material properties for large- format printing and their impact on the final product.

·       National and EU

standards for

 ·       Using software tools for design and material preparation (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW).

·       Operating large- format printing equipment efficiently.

·       Optimizing production processes with minimal resource usage.

·       Developing innovative

solutions for

 ·       Independent managing large-format printing processes.

·       Implementing sustainable solutions in daily printing operations.

·       Applying quality standards in the field of digital printing.

·       Developing innovative approaches to the design and production of printed materials.
sustainability in production processes.

·       Basics of color and the use of eco- friendly inks in large-format

printing.

 printed products based on client requirements.
Validation Criteria Procedures
1.     Application of modern printing technologies in compliance with sustainability standards.

2.     Demonstration of acquired knowledge through practical work.

3.     Reliability and precision in

handling printing equipment.

 1.     Formation of the Evaluation Committee.

2.     Execution of a practical project on a given topic.

3.     Assessment of competencies and issuance of certificates or digital badges.
Recognised/accepted (documented by MoU) Vocational Education and Training Centre Education Centre

Employers
Provider(s) ·       Specialized educational institutions for digital printing and visual communications.

·       Training centers in the printing industry.

·        Companies producing large-format advertising materials
Additional information (if needed) Entry level / prerequisites It is necessary that the individual has basic knowledge and skills of drawing and painting and computer skills.

Theoretical and practical training: 80 hours. Validation: 20 hours.
Possible duration (recommendation)
Total duration: 100 hours.
Specific content (national)

(if needed)

 Position in the chain of educational programmes NQF level IV-V.

The micro-credential can be linked to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in the field of printing and graphic design.
Reference to NQF
Credits 4 Credits
Credits can be added based on an agreed scoring system according to the national education system.