Proof Reader (Occupation Code : 441302)
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Description
Reads draft copies and proofs, detects errors and marks corrections to grammar, typing and composition.Tasks
Checking typed documentation (called a proof) against the original documentation (called a copy).Detecting any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.
Marking the errors in the proof using standardized code.
Returning the marked proof for correcting.
Re-checking the corrected proof against the copy.
Checking dimensions, spacing and positioning of page elements, and their verifying conformance to required specifications.
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Certificate Admission
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum admission requirements into higher certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.
Diploma 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Occupation Regulations
- Proof Reading and Copy Editing Courses
You will require Proof Reading and Copy Editing courses. These are short courses and are offered by certain institutions.
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Occupation Regulations
- Proof Reading and Copy Editing Courses
You will require Proof Reading and Copy Editing courses. These are short courses and are offered by certain institutions.