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Unit of Analysis: PRINTING
PRINTING

The programs in this cluster train for the related occupations, but do not function as exclusive ports of entry. People also prepare for these occupations through other training programs and related work experience.

515011 Bindery workers
On-the-job training remains the most common form of training for entry level bindery workers, but new technology will require workers to obtain more formal training. Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are important for these jobs.


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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
10.0301 Graphic Communications, General
Graphic Communications, General. A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the manufacture and distribution or transmission of graphic communications products. Includes instruction in the prepress, press, and postpress phases of production operations and processes such as offset lithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, screen printing, foil stamping, digital imaging, and other reproduction methods.
 
10.0302 Printing Management
Printing Management. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical and managerial knowledge and skills to the processes and procedures of managing printing operations from initial design through finished product distribution. Includes instruction in the principles of graphic communications design and production; quality control; printing operations management; computerization; printing plant management; business finance and marketing; logistics and distribution; personnel supervision and leadership; and professional standards in the graphic communications industry.
 
10.0305 Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production. A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction in the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic, printing, and finishing equipment; and related processes. (Moved from 48.0201)
 
10.0306 Platemaker/Imager
Platemaker/Imager. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare film, digital data, and surfaces to reproduce printed or graphic images. Includes instruction in platemaking, stripping, camerawork, imposition, digital imaging, computer direct-to- plate and direct-to-press, and related processes. (Moved from 48.0206)
 
10.0308 Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to design and execute page formats, layouts and text composition, and to make typographical selections using computer graphics and other computer- assisted design programs. (Moved from 48.0211)
 
10.0399 Graphic Communications, Other
Graphic Communications, Other. Any instructional program in graphic communications not listed above.
Occupation(s)
 
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.
 
51-5011 Bindery Workers
Set up or operate binding machines that produce books and other printed materials.
 
51-5021 Job Printers
Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections. Job printers are often found in small establishments where work combines several job skills.
 
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers
Set up and prepare material for printing presses.

 
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