Mechanised Bookbinding Technician (Occupation Code : 662303)
Description
Sets up, maintains and operates a variety of machinery and equipment to manufacture commercial products and other soft cover publications.Tasks
Setting up and supervising the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment for books, magazines and other publications.Programming electronically operated units for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming.
Operating photographic and electronic reproduction devices.
Operating systems to insert printed material into newspapers, magazines and envelopes.
Embellishing printed products using automatic machinery.
Alternate Occupation Names
Mechanised print finisher
Mechanised book binder
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Entry requirements for trades
The learning pathways leading to all the occupations that are classified as “trades” are currently under revision. New occupational qualifications will be registered under the QCTO. New entrance requirements will be specified in each of the qualifications. According to the new Draft Trade Test Regulations (March 2013) the minimum entry requirements are: • a minimum of 40% in mathematics (excluding mathematical literacy) at Grade 9 level or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2; and • in the case of civil, mechanical and electrical categories of trades a minimum of 40% in the relevant N2 Trade Theory or the relevant vocational subjects of the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2
Step 2 : Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan.
Step 3 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- RPL for Artisans
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps.
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.