Tester, photogravure proofer

Pre-press technicians proofread, format, typeset and prepare text and graphics in forms suitable for various printing processes and multimedia presentation.

• operating cameras and other photographic equipment to reproduce images on film, plates or digital devices;
• using computer applications to create images, text and artwork layouts for printing and multimedia presentation;
• operating platemaking equipment to reproduce images from film onto plates, cylinders and the like;
• operating computer equipment for scanning, colour separation, correction, retouching and other processes used to transfer copy from film to flat, cylinder or digital forms;
• correcting digital systems and film negatives and positives;
• reviewing and evaluating printing proofs;
• preparing and making printing cylinders.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Typesetter (compositor)
• Operator, computer pre-press
• Electrotyper
• Stereotyper
• Photoengraver
• Die cutter, cutting die making
• Finisher, photogravure printing plates