Pre Press Technician Apprentice

A Pre-press Technician is skilled in the processes that occur before the printing and finishing stages.

Pre-press is the first stage of production. It covers the processes and procedures that take place between the creation of a print-ready design and the actual printing process.

As part of your training, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard, while also learning the specific systems, equipment and workflows used here at Baker Labels.

You’ll gain experience in checking and preparing digital artwork, understanding colour reproduction, producing proofs, supporting workflow management and ensuring files are ready for efficient, accurate print production.

A skilled Pre-press Technician would be able to demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

Know how to produce plates, cylinders, screens and/or electronic files Recognise different company equipment and understand its associated needs Understand colour theory and how colour is managed before print Understand the receipt, checking and processing of digital files Produce reports and relevant paperwork Design and produce creative digital artwork Plan and produce edited images ready for software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and other creative packages Check digital files and help solve issues with software and workflow management Create imposition schemes and job layouts Develop proficiency in a range of pre-press, design, workflow management and business software packages Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams Use scanning techniques to create compatible digital images Produce printed or digital proofs Manage digital colour reproduction so that press technicians can set up and run jobs effectively

This apprenticeship will help you understand how creative artwork becomes a print-ready file, and how attention to detail at the pre-press stage plays a vital role in the quality of the finished product. The BPIF Pre-Press Technician apprenticeship develops knowledge, skills and behaviours across the core elements of the standard, with additional learning linked to the specific role.

Training:

All learners on the course are expected to achieve the following:

Print Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard City and Guilds Print Technician3 Qualification

Training Outcome:
All vacancies are advertised for all staff to view At the end of the successful apprenticeship, the apprentice can apply for a permanent position if one is available

Employer Description:
Baker Labels are the leading UK trade label manufacturer with over 50 years' experience of printing every type of label. We are a family business since 1973.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative