This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Print Technology/Graphic Imaging program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.    

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• High degree of self-discipline and focus needed for safety around moving equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment found in the industry
• Physical strength and stamina with the ability to lift 50 pounds with heavy lifting and pushing/pulling, and the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must have stamina including focus at work station for long periods of time (standing or sitting for long periods of time)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to safely work with various chemicals used in the industry

Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Color vision and color discrimination
• Visual acuity
• Finger and manual dexterity
• Depth perception
• Spatial acuity
• Form perception

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• College Prep Reading and Language Arts
• 10th – 11th grade reading level (text and manuals)
• Oral and written communication skills

Math Level

• Basic math level
• Grade level math
• Ability to compute proper settings for equipment and correct dimensioning for projects and deliverability
• Ability to estimate size, distances, and quantities; and determining time, costs, resources, and materials needed to perform work activities
• Measuring skills
• Manipulation of fractions, decimals, and ability to use percentages and proportions

End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test

• NOCTI

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• Uniform:  Shirt – $ 20              

Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

Articulation Agreements

• Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAREF) – Print Ed
• Lehigh Carbon Community College – ACES
• Statewide Articulation Agreements

Other Skills

• Familiarity with Adobe Software:  Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat
• Graphic computer skills
• Basic drafting knowledge
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Customer Services skills
• Ability to work independently and with small groups
• Basic word processing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with color