Pre-press technicians

£28,157

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

48 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

8.05%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Pre-press technicians

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5421

Pre-press technicians prepare, format and compose text and graphics in a form suitable for use in a variety of print processes.

Common tasks include:

determines from specification the kind and size of type to be used
uses computer applications to generate images and text
scans and retouches digital images to create sample proofs, plans and lays out artwork to match planned design
examines proof copies, checks for quality and accuracy and makes any necessary alterations
processes filmsetting or desktop publishing output to produce image on film and transfers to printing plates and digital output
arranges and pastes printing material onto paper ready for photographing

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job. Apprenticeships are available as well as BTEC certificates and diplomas and other vocational courses at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Pre-press technicians

Compositor Plate maker Pre-press manager Pre-press technician Type setter

Equality focus: Pre-press technicians

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