Electronic Originator (Occupation Code : 662104)
Career Media
Description
Manipulates sets and composes text and graphics into a format suitable for printing and other visual media.Tasks
Addressing all aspects of work prior to the printing process.
Doing type-setting.
Preparing line or half-tone pictures in single or multi-colour separations which allow for the job being printed in colour.
Making up and laying out of the job in its final form with text, graphics, special effects and all other instructions which may be given by the customer.
Making positives or negatives and preparing the printing-plates for the presses.
In addition, installing, maintaining and repairing of electrical equipment related to the printing process.
Alternate Occupation Names
Electronic Pre-press Technician
Compositor (Electronic)
Electronic Compositor
Photo Lithographer
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- 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 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.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Design Foundation NQF Level 02
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Design Foundation NQF Level 03
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Design Foundation NQF Level 04
Step 5 : 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.
National Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 6 : 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.
Further Education and Training Certificate 4
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Trade Test
- 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
National Certificate 5
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Grade 9
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a Grade 9.
Step 2 : Admission Requirements 2
- Grade 9
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a Grade 9.