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Workplace and Career Specific Skills
From Sample Work-Based Learning Plans
Graphics On-Site Intern |
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Skill |
Skill Task/Description |
| Graphics On-Site Intern | Computer Technology | Apply computer technology to demonstrate effective pre-press practices. Use advanced features in writing/publishing applications such as QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, Adobe Photoshop; use advanced features in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media. | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Equipment Operation | Select appropriate tool and/or equipment for task at hand; apply appropriate safety procedures for the situation; demonstrate ability to use an equipment manual; perform pre-operational equipment check. Use of equipment includes (but not limited to) Apple computers, offset printer, large volume color and black & white copier, binders, laser printers, scanners, collaters, large volume paper cutters, X-Acto knives. | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Health and Safety | Identify and apply OSHA and other health and safety regulations that apply to specific tasks and jobs in the shop. | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Interacting with Customers or Clients | Perform appropriate communication skills with clients; take messages; communicate and document changes to job(s). | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Occupation Specific Skills | Perform operations of graphic communications employee pre-press, production, post-press tasks to produce a variety of printed materials including but not limited to: letterhead, business cards, invitations, booklets/manuals, posters, signs, calendars, schedules, menus, NCR forms, tickets, tests/quizzes, and photographs. | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Reading and Analysis | Read and proof pre-press materials (if produced on-site); identify and correct typographical and/or spelling errors. Ability to read and apply information in software manuals. | | Graphics On-Site Intern | Time Management | Coordinate pre- and post- press needs when scheduling jobs on equipment and completing jobs on or before deadline. |
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