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Pre-press Technicians

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Daily Tasks

  • Arranges and pastes printing material onto paper ready for photographing.
  • Processes filmsetting or desktop publishing output to produce image on film and transfers to printing plates and digital output.
  • Examines proof copies, checks for quality and accuracy and makes any necessary alterations.
  • Scans and retouches digital images to create sample proofs, plans and lays out artwork to match planned design.
  • Uses computer applications to generate images and text.
  • Determines from specification the kind and size of type to be used.

Education Requirements

Required Level Percentage achieved
Level 1 13%
Level 2 4%
Level 3 27%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 55%

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