FFTA forum offers FIRST press operator certification course

On Saturday, May 1, Foundation of FTA's TEST technical education services team (TEST) will host a complimentary pre-conference FIRST Press Operator Certification Level I course for anyone who is registered to attend the association's Annual Forum, taking place on May 2-5 at the Paris Las Vegas.

The course, which normally costs USD $495 per person, is the first in a three-tiered certification process designed to educate operators and production personnel in basic and advanced techniques for printing in any segment of the flexo industry. All three levels are closely aligned with the specifications espoused in FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances). At the completion of the course, attendees will be administered for the Level I Certification exam and can then begin the Level II and III courses via the online TEST Virtual Campus, to ultimately win their FIRST press operator certifications.

‘Let's face it, what separates top-notch printing and converting companies from the rest of the pack is their human capital – their knowledge and skills are the most critical element for success,’ commented Joe Tuccitto, FTA director of education. ‘If you don't have a well-trained, knowledgeable workforce, how can you possibly expect to see increased business and repeat orders? That's why we're offering this free course. We want to help organizations get a jump-start to achieving their certifications, so that they can meet, with ease, CPC demands of speed, quality and cost-effectiveness.’

This free course is available to those who are registered to attend FFTA's Annual Forum and who have booked rooms at the Paris Las Vegas, where the FTA has secured reduced rates.