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Book Arts

University of Utah

CertificateAcademic

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Credits

21 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Utah

    Utah

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-5113.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingMechanicalCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityFinger DexterityNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityDeductive ReasoningVisualizationSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects, such as imperfect binding
  • Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up.
  • Install or adjust bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, rounding forms, creasing

Technology

Electronic mail softwareLibrary softwareLabel making softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Band nippersBindery stackersBoard shearsBook binding rulersBook stitching equipmentBookbinding awlsBookbinding glue brushesBookbinding jigsBookbinding machine conveyorsBookbinding utility knivesBuckle foldersCase makersCoil binding machinesCoil crimping pliersCorner rounders

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-5113.00Print Binding and Finishing Workerstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

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

  • Stitched and collated product samples — evaluate independently against quality standards to identify imperfect bindings, loose pages, and uncut threads during routine production inspections.
  • Work order specifications for multiple job types — read and translate independently into correct machine configurations for standard bindery runs without supervisor prompting.
  • Bindery machine devices including rounding forms, creasing rams, and clamps — adjust and install to accommodate varied sheet and book sizes on familiar equipment setups.
  • Book trimming machines and cutting machines — set up and operate to achieve consistent dimensional accuracy across moderate-volume production runs.
  • Sewing machines and glue machines — use routinely to stitch or glue signatures and bindings, maintaining adhesion quality and seam consistency across standard job formats.
  • Machine operations across assigned equipment — monitor continuously during shifts to detect early signs of malfunction and make minor adjustments without interrupting production unnecessarily.
  • Daily production records and shift logs — maintain accurately using spreadsheet or ERP software, capturing output counts, downtime, and quality issues.
  • Minor machine repairs such as belt adjustments and blade replacements — perform independently following maintenance procedures to keep bindery equipment in working condition.
  • Quality control analysis — apply to sample batches at defined inspection intervals, distinguishing acceptable variation from defects requiring corrective action.
  • Label making and word processing software — use to prepare job labels, basic reports, and production documentation in support of daily bindery operations.

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.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
59%
Placement Rate
14%