EUROPASS CERTIFICATE SUPPLEMENT (*)

1. TITLE OF THE CERTIFICATE (CZ)(1) Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce z oboru vzdělání:
34-52-L/01 Tiskař na polygrafických strojích (dálkové studium) (1) In the original language

2. TRANSLATED TITLE OF THE CERTIFICATE(2) Maturita Certificate in:
34-52-L/01 Printing Machine Operator (distance study) (2) This translation has no legal status.

3. PROFILE OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

General competences:

  • master different ways of learning and take responsibility for the development of one’s own potential in a lifelong perspective;
  • understand tasks or identify the core of a problem, apply various solutions, work independently and in a team;
  • apply advanced reading literacy skills to work effectively with information and to critically evaluate and interpret texts; 
  • communicate in one foreign language at least at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and actively develop one’s own language skills;
  • apply scientific, technical, IT and mathematical knowledge, skills and procedures in practical contexts and in solving problems in various areas of life; 
  • work safely and at an advanced level with digital technologies and their software, and keep up with their development; 
  • search for, process and critically evaluate information, use algorithmic thinking, communicate and collaborate in online environments, and create digital content and models; 
  • understand the basic principles of information systems, analyse their structure and functions, design data models and adapt interfaces to user needs; 
  • be well versed in different social and value systems, as well as social, political, legal and economic processes of everyday life, and demonstrate financial and media literacy; 
  • adapt to changing social, economic and technological conditions, and make responsible economic decisions; 
  • strive for the highest quality of one’s own work, services and products in accordance with technological procedures and quality standards;  
  • choose optimal solutions in real-life work and personal situations based on the interconnection of environmental, economic and social factors;
  • observe the principles of occupational health and safety, and fire protection.

Vocational competences:

  • identify the products of the printing industry and distinguish between their purposes, production technologies and methods of finishing; 
  • identify the basic types of equipment used in print production at all its stages – from the processing of text and images, through the production of the printing form and the printing process itself, to finishing operations; 
  • describe the construction of printing machines, explain the principles of their operation and propose effective maintenance and operational optimisation in order to achieve maximum performance and reliability; 
  • be conversant with book production and the technologies used in the manufacture of books and other publications; 
  • competently assess and decide on the selection of the most appropriate technology for the realisation of the order;  
  • work with artistic designs and technical documentation; 
  • competently evaluate the aesthetic and technical quality of print production in accordance with the graphic design; 
  • prepare quotations, including the calculation of costs and prices for orders; 
  • use technologically correct work procedures when printing the various types of printed matter, according to the specification of the order and the type of printing machine; 
  • operate the printing machine remotely via the control console and reconfigure the machine via software during production; 
  • operate the individual printing machines, including their optimum setting and the adjustment of the printing units; 
  • detect and rectify faults arising during printing; 
  • ensure that the required quality parameters of the production processes and the final products are met;  
  • perform quality control of the printed output and carry out corrections during the printing run.

4. RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOLDER OF THE CERTIFICATE

Graduates will find employment in mid-level technical, operational and managerial functions in the operation and setting-up of printing machines for all types of print production. Another option is employment in advertising agencies and graphic studios. Graduates are also prepared to work on a self-employed basis in the printing industry, for example in running small printing facilities, digital studios or made-to-order production of printed matter.

Examples of possible positions: print production technician, printer, printing equipment operator, production worker in publishing houses, technical print preparation worker, print production quality control worker, prepress preparation specialist.

5. OFFICIAL BASIS OF THE CERTIFICATE

Name and status of the body awarding the certificate

 Name and status of the national/regional authority providing accreditation/recognition of the certificate
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Karmelitská 7
118 12 Praha 1
Czech Republic
Level of the certificate (national or international)

Upper secondary education completed by the Maturita examination
ISCED 354, EQF 4 		Grading scale / Pass requirements
Result in the general section – success rate in % Czech language and literature, foreign language:
more than 87 % to 100 % excellent - 1
more than 73 % to 87 % commendable - 2
more than 58 % to 73 % good - 3
44 % to 58 % sufficient - 4
0 % and less than 44 % insufficient - 5
Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics:
more than 85 % to 100 % excellent - 1
more than 67 % to 85 % commendable - 2
more than 49 % to 67 % good - 3
33 % to 49 % sufficient - 4
0 % and less than 33 % insufficient - 5		 Pass requirements
1 excellent (výborný)
2 very good (chvalitebný)
3 good (dobrý)
4 satisfactory (dostatečný)
5 fail (nedostatečný)
Overall assessment:
Prospěl s vyznamenáním: Pass with Honours (the average mark is ≤ 1,5)
Prospěl: Pass (an examination mark is not worse than 4)
Neprospěl: Fail (the examination mark in one or more subjects is 5)
Access to next level of education / training
ISCED 655/645/746, EQF 6 and EQF 7 (EQF7 only for Long first degree programmes at Master’s)		 International agreements
Legal basis:
Law No. 561/2004 on Pre-school, Basic, Secondary, Post-secondary and Other Education (School Act) as amended by later regulations
Ss. 22 and 24 of the Decree No. 177/2009 Coll., on Detailed Conditions for Completing Education by the School-leaving Examination in Secondary Schools, as amended.

6. OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED WAYS OF ACQUIRING THE CERTIFICATE

Description of vocational education and training received Percentage of total programme Duration
School- / training centre-based The ratio between theoretical education and practical training is defined by education providers themselves with regard to the respective educational programme and the employers´ needs.
Workplace-based
Accredited prior learning
Total duration of the education / training leading to the certificate 4–5 years / 800–1 100 consultation lessons
Entry requirements
Completed compulsory school education
Additional information
More information (including a description of the national qualifications system) available at: EQF, EURYDICE, NPI
National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic – National Europass Centre Czech Republic, Senovážné nám. 872/25, 110 00 Praha 1
stamp and signature
Done at Prague for the school year 2025/2026

(*)Explanatory note
The Certificate supplement provides additional information about the certificate and does not have any legal status in itself. Its format is based on the Decision (EU) 2018/646 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on a common framework for the provision of better services for skills and qualifications (Europass) and repealing Decision No 2241/2004/EC.
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