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prepress operator

Prepress operators create a prepress proof or sample of what the finished product is expected to look like.

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DESCRIPTION

Prepress operators create a prepress proof or sample of what the finished product is expected to look like. They monitor printing quality, ensuring that graphics, colors and content meet the required quality and technical standards.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
Microsoft Visio
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
maintenance of printing machines

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform image editing
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage offset printing process
cut page edges

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Skills overview

42total
23 essential
19 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 23 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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