About

Digital Graphics Technology (Printing)

In Rosemount Technology Centre's, Printing program, students learn all aspects of the printing trade from computer layout to operating offset and screen presses as well as finishing and binding techniques.

Get hands-on experience that will give you the employment edge.

Upon completion, your understanding of the entire printing process, equipment maintenance, paper, inks, film, stripping, and application software will enable you to enter the world of printing with confidence.

Here are some of the things you will learn:

  • Prepress & Digital File Preparation: You will learn to expertly prepare digital files for production, ensuring flawless results and avoiding costly errors.
  • Press Operation & Technical Proficiency: Gain hands-on experience with the machinery that brings designs to life. This skill is the core of the printing industry and makes you an invaluable asset.
  • Color Management & Consistency: Mastering color is a science. You will learn how to achieve precise, consistent, and predictable color across every piece of a job, whether it's the first sheet or the ten-thousandth.
  • Substrate Knowledge & Selection Not all paper is created equal. You will develop a deep understanding of the various materials used in printing and how to choose the right one for each project.
  • Problem-Solving & Quality Control: The ability to anticipate, identify, and solve problems is what separates a good printer from a great one. You will develop a sharp eye for detail and a methodical approach to ensuring top quality..
printing program
printing program

Program Overview

The Printing program leading to a DVS is a 1350 hour course.

Day program (6 hrs/day): approximately 12 months.

List of competencies

Program Competencies Hours Credits
1 Occupation and Training
15 1
2 Printshop Health & Safety
15 1
3 Setup and Maintenance Duplic. Offset Press
45 3
4 Printing of Text Documents using a Duplicator
120 8
5 Trimming and Finishing
75 5
6 Preparation of Offset Inks and Plates
60 4
7 Quality Control
60 4
8 Perforated and Numbered Printing using a Duplicator
45 3
9 Use of Tints and Halftones in Duplicator Printing
90 6
10 Two Colour Printing on a Duplicator
90 6
11 Polychro. Print. Using Screen Print. Press
90 6
12 Four Colour Process Printing on a Screenprinting Press
90 6
13 Four Colour Process Printing on a Duplicator
90 6
14 Printing Solids on a Duplicator
90 6
15 Job Search Techniques
30 2
16 Printing Colour and Solids on a 14×20 Offset Press
120 8
17 Four Colour Process Printing a 14×20 Offset Press
120 8
18 Entering the workforce
120 8
Total
1365 91

Employment Prospects

Web and Offset Press Operator

Gathering and Collating Worker

Print Broker

Finishing Shop Worker

Manual Screen Printing

Printing Plant Manager

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree

OR

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

OR

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning

OR

Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites

Language of instruction
Adults
ENG-3103-3 ou (ENG-3071-3)
Youth
632-406 ou (630-416)


Mathematics
Adults
MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)
Youth
563-306 ou (568-314)

International Students

Admission Guidelines

PHASE 1
New Student Application

Send an email to aevsinternational@emsb.qc.ca with the following information:

  1. Copy of the online application form completed and signed: Click here to download PDF form
  2. Copy of a valid signed passport with id photo
  3. Educational documents (Diploma + Transcripts)
    (High School Education and higher)
  4. Payment:
    – Debit/Credit (Visa, MasterCard)
    – Canadian money order or bank draft
    – Wire transfer only outside of Canada
    – No cash/direct deposit
    (Non-refundable registration fee – $250.00)
    (Tuition deposit – $1000.00 refundable only in the event that the visa is refused)

PHASE 2
Finalization of Student Dossier

Begin the following steps to insure a complete student dossier

  1. Study Permit (Government of Canada)
    Students are required to obtain their study permit
  2. CAQ (Government of Quebec)
    Students are required to obtain their CAQ.

PHASE 3
Upon Arrival

  1. Purchase private health insurance
  2. Apply for internal comparative evaluation – done through the AEVS testing Centre (514) 482-9645

ROSEMOUNT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Printing Projects

Student-for-a-Day

Interested candidates, after having met with a particular Program Coordinator, may want to become a student-for-a-day. This opportunity enables prospective candidates to meet with the current students and teachers to observe classroom and lab activities in order to ensure an informed commitment to the educational program.

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Tours

Individual and group tours may also be scheduled through our office. Explore a program with an advisor – by appointment only – call  514 - 376 - 4725