WORK FORCE 2002 -- Building Strength

One unique training opportunity available to printers through GATF is the SHOTS program. Developed by Sinapse Graphics International—a French software company specializing in training simulators—SHOTS is a highly integrated, interactive software package used as a training system for press operators. It re-creates the operational aspects of a sheetfed press, from the infeed through the printing and coating units, to the press delivery. With two modes of operation (perfect or problem mode), SHOTS can teach apprentices and new operators the proper skills and techniques of running a press, while allowing experienced operators to sharpen their skills and extend their knowledge.