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3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

CertificateAcademic

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Rapid prototyping and 3D printing is an emerging field that uses new technologies to model and construct physical three- dimensional objects by assembling thin layers of material under computer control. Our certificate program meets the critical training needs of the manufacturing industry in rapid prototyping and solid modeling.

Credits

21 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Georgia

    Georgia

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringTime ManagementReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeaking

Knowledge

MechanicalProduction and Processing

Abilities

Near VisionControl PrecisionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
  • Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special p
  • Adjust ink fountain flow rates.

Technology

Industrial control softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Acoustic ear muffs or defendersAdjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesAir knivesAllen wrenchesBack joggersBall peen hammersChain hoistsClaw hammersCollating equipmentColor separation scannersConductivity indicatorsCutting equipmentDensitometersDesktop computers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-5112.00Printing Press Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Job order details including quantity, color, and special instructions — review independently and translate into press setup parameters.
  • Paper and ink specifications — confirm compliance with job requirements before and during a print run with minimal oversight.
  • Press startup and proof-pulling routines — perform consistently to assess ink density, registration, and alignment across standard jobs.
  • Ink fountain flow rates — adjust routinely during production to maintain color consistency throughout a scheduled run.
  • Paper feed and tension controls — calibrate for varying paper sizes and weights to sustain steady press operation.
  • Automated press control software — monitor system dashboards and respond to common fault or error alerts without supervisor assistance.
  • Random in-run samples — inspect against quality standards and make minor corrections to press settings independently.
  • Press downtime and job changeovers — manage scheduling and setup tasks to meet production deadlines in a commercial print shop.
  • Equipment maintenance logs — complete accurately using document management software after routine cleaning and adjustment tasks.
  • Inventory levels for paper and ink — track using inventory management software and notify appropriate personnel when reorder is needed.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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