Last updated on 2025-06-16
Program Overview
The Graphic and Print Technician program is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in the fields of design, pre-press, printing, and post-press finishing. This unique program is the only one of its kind in Manitoba that offers training in flexographic printing and features an onsite large Heidelberg press. Students will benefit from a combination of classroom theory and hands-on training, including applied learning through a work practicum placement. The program emphasizes employability and essential skills, ensuring graduates are career-ready for various opportunities in Manitoba's vibrant printing industry.
Program Structure
The Graphic and Print Technician program spans a duration of 10 months full-time. The structure of the program includes:
- Classroom theory to build foundational knowledge.
- Hands-on training in various printing techniques.
- A mandatory work practicum, typically lasting 4 weeks, which occurs after the completion of coursework.
- Bridging to Work workshops that enhance employability skills.
This program is designed for individuals who thrive in a creative and fast-paced manufacturing environment, whether working at a desktop or operating large machinery. The combination of theoretical and practical learning prepares students for a successful career in the printing industry.
Featured Experiences
- Hands-on training with advanced printing technology, including a large Heidelberg press.
- Work practicum placement that provides real-world experience in the printing industry.
- Bridging to Work workshops that focus on essential employability skills.
- Unique training in flexographic printing, a specialized area within the industry.
Career Options
Graduates of the Graphic and Print Technician program can pursue various career opportunities in Canada, including:
- Print Production Coordinator: Oversee the production process, ensuring quality and efficiency in printing operations.
- Graphic Designer: Create visual concepts and designs for print media, including advertisements and marketing materials.
- Pre-Press Technician: Prepare and optimize digital files for printing, ensuring accuracy and quality before production.
- Flexographic Press Operator: Operate and maintain flexographic printing presses, producing high-quality printed materials.
- Quality Control Inspector: Monitor and assess the quality of printed products, ensuring they meet industry standards and client specifications.
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