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Pre Press Technician Apprentice
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We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our busy production team. This is a great chance to join the print industry and progress your career whilst having the added benefit of being able to earn while you learn in a fun, dynamic and rewarding environment.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
About the Role
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
- 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
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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.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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All learners on the course are expected to achieve the following:
- Print Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- City and Guilds Print Technician3 Qualification
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About Baker Labels
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.
Benefits
- Work-based pension
- Profit related bonus after 6 months' service
- Life assurance scheme
- 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Wellbeing at work programme
- Great social and team building events
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
Other Information
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
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE BAKER SELF-ADHESIVE LABEL CO LTD Clare Coles clare.coles@bakerlabels.co.uk 01277281900
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