Offset Printing

Don Bosco Certification Program

🖨️ Master the art of offset printing with comprehensive training in pre-press, press, and post-press operations in our 1-year diploma program.

Course Introduction

Complete printing technology education from pre-press to post-press

About the Program

This is a one-year Don Bosco certified course that aims at developing comprehensive skills in Offset Printing covering all aspects of the printing process including pre-press, press, and post-press operations. The course is meticulously designed with both theoretical and practical sessions to ensure industry-ready professionals.

The program provides extensive training in Printing Technology, Basic Mathematics, Binding Techniques, Plate Making, and Digital Printing. Students gain hands-on experience in our fully equipped offset printing machine workshop, learning various operations on different industrial-grade machines.

Industry-Ready Training

Our comprehensive curriculum ensures graduates are immediately employable:

  • Practical Workshop Training on real printing machines
  • Complete Process Knowledge from design to finished product
  • Industry Standards and quality control procedures
  • Job Planning & Coordination skills for supervisory roles

Pre-Press Mastery

Complete training in image preparation, plate making, and digital pre-press operations.

Press Operations

Hands-on experience with offset printing machines, ink management, and quality control.

Post-Press Finishing

Advanced binding techniques, finishing processes, and quality assurance methods.

Programme Details

Complete information about eligibility, duration, and course structure

Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed Class VIII to X from any recognized board
Basic English proficiency required for instruction
Interest in printing technology and creative work preferred

Course Duration & Schedule

Duration: One Year (Full Time)
Medium: English
Intake Capacity: 25 Students
Course Commences: August

Program Highlights

Practical Workshop Training

Hands-on experience with professional offset printing machines

Complete Process Coverage

From pre-press design to post-press finishing and binding

Industry Standards

Training according to current industry norms and practices

Communication Skills

Spoken English and professional communication development

Course Content

Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of offset printing technology

Printing Technology

Basic Printing Processes

  • • Flexography Printing
  • • Silk Screen Printing
  • • Gravure Printing
  • • Digital Printing Technology

Materials & Tools

  • • Binding Materials and Tools
  • • Various Paper Sizes and Types
  • • Ink Composition and Properties
  • • Quality Control Materials

Image Preparation

  • • Image Carrier Preparation
  • • Plate Making Techniques
  • • Color Separation Process

Operations & Management

Machine Operations

  • • Offset Machine Operation
  • • Machine Maintenance Procedures
  • • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • • Safety Protocols

Binding & Finishing

  • • Book Binding Techniques
  • • Perfect Binding Methods
  • • Saddle Stitching
  • • Finishing Processes

Professional Skills

  • • Job Planning & Coordination
  • • Communicative English
  • • Basic Mathematics
  • • Quality Control

Detailed Course Modules

Printing Processes

Offset Printing
Flexography
Screen Printing
Digital Printing
Gravure Process

Binding & Finishing

Perfect Binding
Saddle Stitching
Case Binding
Wire-O Binding
Lamination

Workshop Training & Equipment

Offset Machines

Professional printing equipment

Cutting Equipment

Precision cutting machines

Binding Machines

Various binding equipment

Color Management

Color matching systems

Job Opportunities

Diverse career paths in printing and publishing industry

Career Positions

Printing Machine Assistant Ink Man Feeder Man Assistant Operator Supervisor CTP Operator Quality Controller Production Coordinator

Industry Sectors

Printing Houses

Commercial printing companies

Publishing Houses

Book and magazine publishers

Packaging Industry

Product packaging companies

Advertising Agencies

Marketing and promotional materials

Career Progression Path

Entry Level (0-1 years)

Machine Assistant, Feeder Man, Ink Man

Learn basic machine operations and printing processes

Intermediate Level (1-3 years)

Assistant Operator, Quality Controller, CTP Operator

Operate machines independently and ensure quality standards

Advanced Level (3-5 years)

Supervisor, Production Coordinator, Senior Operator

Lead teams and manage production workflows

Expert Level (5+ years)

Production Manager, Technical Consultant, Business Owner

Manage entire operations or start own printing business

Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Start your own printing business with acquired skills

Small Printing Shop

  • Digital Printing Services - Business cards, flyers, brochures
  • Binding Services - Books, reports, presentations
  • Custom Printing - Wedding cards, invitations

Commercial Printing

  • Offset Printing Business - Large volume commercial printing
  • Packaging Solutions - Product packaging and labels
  • Publishing Services - Books, magazines, catalogs

Industry Partners & Recruiters

Leading printing and publishing companies that hire our Offset Printing graduates

Mudran Printing Press

Commercial Printing Services

Oxford University Press

Educational Publishing

Times Group

Newspaper & Magazine Publishing

Huhtamaki Packaging

Packaging Solutions

Saraswati Press

Educational & Commercial Printing

Replika Press

Book Printing & Publishing

Multi-Color Corporation

Label & Packaging Printing

Pragati Offset

Commercial Offset Printing

Manipal Technologies

Digital & Offset Printing

Security Printing Press

Government Security Printing

Uflex Limited

Flexible Packaging

Thomson Press

Book & Journal Printing

Industry Recognition

Our graduates are highly valued by printing companies for their technical expertise and practical skills in offset printing operations.

90%

Placement Rate

40+

Partner Companies

₹15K+

Average Starting Salary

Ready to Start Your Printing Career?

Join our Offset Printing program and become a skilled printing professional with hands-on industry experience. Limited seats available - Apply now!

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