PrintED/SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) is transitioning from offering PrintED certification examinations to offering PrintED/SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments. At the present time, three testing options are available. PrintED accredited programs may take advantage of all three options; PrintED applicant programs may take advantage of Option One and Option Three.
Option One: PrintED Pre-assessments
- Introduction to Graphic Communications
- Digital File Preparation
- Offset Press Operations
Option Two: PrintED Certification Examinations
- Introduction to Graphic Communications
- Digital File Preparation
- Offset Press Operations
Option Three: PrintED/SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments
- Advertising and Design
- Screen Printing Technology
NOCTI will continue to administer the PrintED Pre-Assessments and the PrintED Certification Examinations.
SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System will administer the PrintED/SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments.
| Accreditation Area |
PrintED Pre-Assessment |
PrintED Certification Examination |
PrintED/SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessment |
| Introduction to Graphic Communications |
Available |
Available |
Available summer 2010 |
| Advertising & Design |
NA |
NA |
Available |
| Binding & Finishing |
NA |
NA |
Available spring 2011 |
| Digital File Output |
NA |
NA |
Available spring 2011 |
| Digital File Preparation |
Available |
Available |
Available spring 2011 |
| Digital Production Printing |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Offset Press Operations |
Available |
Available |
Available spring 2011 |
| Screen Printing Technology |
NA |
NA |
Available |
| Advanced Digital File Preparation |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Advanced Offset Press Operations |
NA |
NA |
NA |