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In an effort to create a set of unified skill standards for the Flexographic Printing Industry, the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), National Council for Skill Standards (NCSS), and a host of flexographic subject matter experts (SME) worked together to form the Flexographic Press Skill Standards and Flexographic Press Operator's Multi-Color Certification Examination. This certification defines … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, ILAs defined by the FTA: Expert Flexo Press Operator (Level IV) The "Expert Flexo Press Operator" is the ultimate position of achievement in the Flexographic printing industry. This achievement requires five years of experience as a lead press operator, who has mastered the core skills, as … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, IL As defined by the FTA: Accomplished Flexo Press Operator (Level III) The "Accomplished Flexo Press Operator" will be qualified after 3-1/2 years of printing press experience with solid knowledge of press operations, converting, and plate mounting, plus has strong knowledge of process color.APR is honored … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, IL As defined by the FTA: Flexo Press Operator (Level II) The "Flexo Press Operator" should have two years of press experience to be eligible for the test, but more importantly, this candidate must master a higher level of technical skills that relate to a capable … Read More...
2-Day Certification Program APR Technical Training Center, Glendale Heights, IL As defined by the FTA: Basic Flexographer (Level I) The "Basic Flexographer" classification (Level I) has been developed to provide recognition of those who have rudimentary knowledge of the industry or are entry-level personnel. The procedure is open to all functions within the flexo industry. … Read More...