GSM Graphic Arts at Thirsk in North Yorkshire have just put two of their screen printers through the course and intend to use this on an ongoing basis for their printers and new employees. This is what Rudi Pearce General Manager has to say about it
We recognise the importance of training and found the internet based course a very flexible delivery method of learning. The course provides a
vital understanding of the
screen printing process. Both printers easily exceeded the challenging 85% pass mark. The effect on
staff morale was tremendous, it made them much more
confident and they did not stop
smiling for weeks when they realised how well they had done in the final exam.
The photo shows print technicians Marc Allen, 20 and Scott Longstaff, 26 being presented with their certificates at the ceremony carried out by Peter Kiddell President of PRISM and Partner in PDS Consulting authors of the course.
Marc and Scott explained how
interesting and useful the course had been . It gave them a
complete understanding of the operation of the screen printing process and the
knowledge learnt could be
applied to their
every day work.
Rudi felt that training was such a
positive factor in his organisation. In an area where it is difficult to recruit,
initiatives such as the
e-learning combined with a substantive internal training program is a policy that
attracts and retains an excellent workforce . All recruits to the department will work through the e-learning program.
Rudi said
£60.00 for the course was
excellent value. Marc and Scott really enjoyed the challenge. They worked on the course during designated time at work and from their home computers. Scott particularly liked the
flexibility it gave him he could login whenever it was
convenient and pick up exactly where he left off . He was pleased how it helped develop his IT skills. Marc felt it
cemented the
knowledge he gained working on the job. He involved his work colleagues in some of the questioning and before he knew it the boss was taking a peek at the course to check some facts.
One thing was clear to Marc and Scott the
e-learning course was no pushover, it required a
commitment in time and effort but because it was so user friendly learning was a
pleasure.
During the month of July anyone enrolling on the Screen Printing Course will receive a free 10 x magnifier glass. Anyone registering 2 or more learners, each person will receive a double loupe magnifier.
