Laura liked to use the computers
Laura enjoyed spending her time in Lakeside Printing by finding pictures on google and printing them out. Motivating Laura to use the equipment for any other purpose was almost impossible. Whilst it was lovely to Laura enjoying her time, she was not developing her skills or progressing in her use of technology during her time in Printing.
Peer support along with visual aids helped to engage Laura in making a range of products
With the new focus on the skill of sublimation, Laura has become increasingly more engaged with the production element of Lakeside Printing. With the help of visual resources, Laura has been working side by side her peers who have supported her to make some fantastic personalised products, including door hangers, coasters and air fresheners.
Pride of her design when being printed
The pride Laura has in her work as it is being printed is evident for anyone to see! These new opportunities have allowed Laura to progress her love of printing pictures into a productive skill where she can design the picture and use them with purpose.
Using new equipment
Laura’s new found confidence inLakeside Printing has seen her using equipment that she would not previously have engaged with. Not only is Laura using the equipment – she isdoing so with a smile!
Gathering together products needed
Laura can use the visual step by step guides to see which resources she will need to create her end product and it allows her to find everything easily.
Referring back to step by step
The easy to follow step by step guides in Lakeside Printing have allowed Laura to use the equipment, such as the laptops and the Sublimation Printer, independently. Laura can design and make a range of products without staff support and refer back to it whenever she is unsure on the next step. If Laura did get stuck, her peers can use the visual guides to help her. Not only are Laura’s IT based skills developing, but so are her independence and peer to peer support skills.
Operating the Heat Press
Using the Heat Press is something that previously would have worried Laura, however, her new interest in Lakeside Printing has helped her to over come these worries and use all of our available equipment and develop new skills.
Presentation for the customer
Once Laura has completed all of the steps its time to do a quality inspection and get it ready for the customer. When Laura is happy that the product is exactly as she wants it, she carefully presents it in a box to add the final touch.
Contacting the customer
Laura’s pride in the final result means she cannot wait to show off her work to the customer!
Laura calls up the customers to let them know that she has made their product and it is ready to collect.
Happy customers!
Thank you Ian Karten Charitable Trust
We can’t Thank you enough for the opportunities you provide our Trainees with. As a not-for-profit organisation we would struggle to purchase this equipment and maintain it all.
The sense of pride and achievement our Trainees have during their sessions in Lakeside Printing are priceless. THANK YOU!
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