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lithographer

Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media.

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DESCRIPTION

Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
printed goods processes

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
prepare colour mixtures
perform image editing
OPTIONALOptional competences
oversee quality control
manage offset printing process

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SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

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imagesetter

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Skills overview

43total
21 essential
22 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 21 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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