Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers, also known as Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3922), play a crucial role in the printing and visual media industry. Their main responsibility is to manipulate, set, and compose text and graphics in a format suitable for printing and other visual media.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers unit group require a certain level of skill, which can be acquired through qualifications and experience. In Australia, individuals typically need an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training or an AQF Certificate IV. This corresponds to an ANZSCO Skill Level 3. In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification is required, which also corresponds to an ANZSCO Skill Level 3. However, in some cases, relevant experience and on-the-job training can substitute for formal qualifications. Additional experience and training may be necessary in addition to formal qualifications.

Tasks Include:

• Operating graphic cameras and other photographic equipment to reproduce camera-ready copy onto films, plates, and digital output devices
• Using computer applications to generate images, text, layouts, and impositions for print and other visual media displays
• Operating plate making equipment to reproduce images from film to printing plates, digital output devices, and presses
• Operating computer screen-based equipment for scanning, colour separation, colour correction, masking, creative design, combining, imposing, retouching, and other processes used to transfer copy to film and produce film for plate, digital output, and cylinder productions
• Carrying out digital and chemical proofing from digital systems, as well as negative and positive films
• Evaluating printed proofs, checking and correcting them for quality
• Preparing and exposing carbon tissue for laying on cylinders by the transfer method and developing images

Occupation:

• 392211 Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker

Specialisation:

• Desktop Publishing Operator

In summary, Graphic Pre-press Trades Workers are highly skilled professionals who contribute to the production of printed materials and other visual media. Their expertise in manipulating and composing text and graphics ensures high-quality outputs that meet industry standards. If you are interested in pursuing a career in this occupation, it is essential to acquire the necessary qualifications and experience to excel in this field.