1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. Linearization process during the production of printing forms.
1.2. Basic technological planning principles applicable to the production of printed matters.
1.3. Equipment used in printing and publishing industry.
1.4. Technological processes used in the processing of printed matters.
1.5. Post-treatment processes.
1.6. Basics of electrical engineering and electronics.
1.7. Basics of publishing.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. Basics of reprocessing.
2.2. Basic operating principles of the pre-printing equipment.
2.3. Basic principles of print file preparation for the edition.
2.4. Basic principles of printing technologies, printing form types, manufacturing technologies and quality assurance.
2.5. Binding types of printed matters.
2.6. Basic principles of processing printed sheets.
2.7. Theory of colours.
2.8. Basics of layout design.
2.9. Basics of descriptive geometry.
2.10. Communication psychology.
2.11. Professional terms in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. Types, manufacturing technologies and components of quality assurance regarding printing forms.
3.2. Raster types, linearity and angles.
3.3. Types and operating principles of offset printing machines.
3.4. offset printing technology.
3.5. Quality assurance standards applicable in printing and publishing industry.
3.6. Quality assurance standards applicable to the printed matters, their control techniques and measuring devices.
3.7. Guillotine cutter operating principles.
3.8. Contents and production of paper, paper products and other polygraphic materials.
3.9. Preparation of assembly layouts.
3.10. Formats and types of polygraphic materials.
3.11. Compatibility of polygraphic printing materials.
3.12. Storage, acclimatization and preparation of polygraphic materials.
3.13. Ink control scales, their role and usage.
3.14. Printing ink types, their manufacturing technology, chemical and physical properties (including ink surface strengthening), and usage during the printing processes of the printed matter.
3.15. Official language.
3.16. Two foreign languages at the level of professional communication.
3.17. Execution of the documents relating to the technological process of the production.
3.18. Labour protection requirements.
3.19. Basic principles of general and professional conduct.
3.20. Fire and electric safety regulations.
3.21. Environmental protection requirements.
3.22. Basics of business.
3.23. Standards of the legal employment relations.
3.24. First aid.

1. To read and use the technological paper complying with the particular work task and other technical documentation.
2. To organize the printing process in a correct technological sequence.
3. To prepare the offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment and inking units for the printing process.
4. To prepare the printing inks.
5. To produce printing forms and assess their quality.
6. To prepare for printing and replace the printing forms and materials necessary for printing of the printed matter.
7. To verify and evaluate the compliance of the polygraphic materials with the printing process of the particular printed matter.
8. To utilize the measuring devices used for the technological control of the offset printing equipment.
9. To fix the printed sheet, adjust the registers of forms and evaluate their compliance with the layout sheet.
10. To produce a test sheet and evaluate its compliance with the sample, layout sheet and ink sample.
11. To make ink control measurements.
12. To ensure ink/water balance during the printing process.
13. To make measurements in order to control the quality of the printed matter.
14. To perform and supervise the maintenance of offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment and tools.
15. To follow the operating instructions of the offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment, tools and measuring devices.
16. To comply with the occupational safety and health care requirements, and the fire and electric safety regulations.
17. To comply with the regulatory enactments regarding occupational safety and environmental protection.
18. To improve his/her professional qualification.
19. To be proficient in the official language.
20. To be proficient in two foreign languages at the level of professional communication.
21. To use the professional terms in the official language and two foreign languages.
22. To communicate and collaborate with his/her colleagues and specialists of related professions.
23. To comply with the basic principles of general and professional conduct.
24. To comply with the regulations of labour relations.
25. To provide the first aid, upon necessity.

1. To read and use the technological paper complying with the particular work task and other technical documentation.
2. To plan the sequence of printing processes.
3. To evaluate the compliance of the offset printing equipment, auxiliaries, equipment, tools and measuring devices with the operating requirements.
4. To prepare for printing and work with offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment, tools and measuring devices.
5. To verify and evaluate the compliance of polygraphic materials with printing processes.
6. To elaborate printing forms and assess their quality.
7. To produce a test sheet of the printed matter and evaluate its compliance with the relevant standards applicable in printing and publishing industry, the technological paper or other technological documentation.
8. To use different polygraphic materials and assess the quality of the printed matter during the printing process.
9. To perform the maintenance of offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment and tools.
10. To assess the quality of his/her work, execute the documentation necessary during the work process and take responsibility of his/her work outcome.
11. To work on a team and individually, comply with the basic principles of general and professional conduct and regulations of labour relations.
12. To keep up with the offset printing development trends, individually acquaint himself/ herself with the latest offset printing machines, auxiliaries, equipment, tools, measuring devices and polygraphy materials.
13. To evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills, as well as constantly improve his/her professional qualification.
14. To communicate in the official and two foreign languages, and use the professional terms.
15. To comply with the regulatory enactments regarding labour protection and environmental protection, as well as the electric and fire safety regulations.
16. To provide the first aid.