BOOK BINDER IApprentice Info
Bindery Orientation:
Cutter Operation
Gather/ Stitcher/ Trimmer Operation
Other Binding Methods and New Technologies
Small Bindery Machines and Operations
Folder Operation
Collating, Perfect Binding. etc

Computer Theory: (PC based)
 <TOP>
The Desktop & Taskbar
My Computer
Windows Explorer
System Properties
Keyboard Shortcuts
Cleaning Computers
     Monitors & Keyboards
Internet Overview
Navigating Windows
Help System
 Shopping for a Computer
Control Panel
Network Basics
Spyware/Snoopware/Viruses
Virus Protection
Virtual Memory
Fonts/Printers and Printing
Digital Cameras & Pictures
Offset Printing & Pictures

Cutter/Folder Operations: (Online Course)
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Section I - Cutter
Orientation
Safety
Paper Knowledge
Folding Dummies and Bindery Operations
Basic Press Knowledge
The Cutter
New Technology

 Section II - Folder
Orientation
Safety
Paper
Folding Principles
Folding Dummies & Bindery Operations
Basic Press Knowledge
The Folder
New Technology

Folder Operations II:
 <TOP>
Feeder
Register Board
Slitter Shafts
First Parallel
Troubleshooting
Cross Carriage System
Second Unit
Third / Fourth Unit
Specialty Folding
Accessories
Folding Plates & Rollers

Gather/Stitcher/Trimmer Operations:
 <TOP>
Feeder Setup
Three Knife Trimmer
Stitcher Heads
Caliper
Feeder
Machine Maintenance
 Complete Makeready
Knife Change
5th Knife
Undersize Trimming
Gathering Chain to Trimmer
Feeders / Inserts / Undersize / Short Flap

Offset Press I (Orientation):
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Introduction to Press Components
Basic Chemistry
Plates and Inks
Blankets
Stock (Paper) Knowledge & Handling
Feeder (Delivery Systems)
 Register Systems
Cylinders
Blankets
Dampening Systems
Ink Train "Inker"
Makeready & Printing (Basic)

Pre-Press Orientation:
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Pre-Press Workflow
The Apple Computer
     (OS basics/advanced; practical exercises)
Elements of the page
     (text; fonts; InDesign overview; layout; InDesign practical  exercises)
Graphics - Vector Format
     (Illustrator practical exercises; trapping)
Graphics - Bitmap Format
     (Photoshop overview; practical exercises)

Small Bindery Machines:
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Tools
Paper Handling
Perforator / Scorer
Padding
Gathering & Collating
Inserting
Folding Delivery
Inspecting Drills
Stitching
Round Cornering
Tipping
Cerlox - Punch & Bind
Hand Counting & Measuring
Credit given for this course if taken within 3 years of starting BB1 Apprenticeship.









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