Basic Printing Assistant - Technical Certificate of Credit
(Offered at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation Only)

The Basic Printing Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit program is designed for those participants who wish to obtain basic printing skills. It consists of sequence of courses that prepares a graduate for entrylevel employment in the area of printing. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate as a basic printing assistant.

Length of Program
A minimum of 20 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 2-3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a basic printing assistant or in related employment.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is not required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Admissions testing is not required for entrance into this certificate program.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

PGT 101 Intro. to the Printing Industry 8
PGT 104 Image Output and Assembly 4
PGT 111 Basic Press Operations I 8