binding technologies
The methods to fix paper materials together and enclose them in a cover such as case binding, sewing, adhesive binding, comb binding, and spiral binding.
Reprographics technicians are responsible for the full or partial process of reproduction of graphical documents through mechanical-driven or digital means, such as photography, scanning or digital printing. These activities are commonly performed for purposes of maintaining archives or other structured catalogues.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesprinting materials
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
reprography
The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical or electronic means such as photography or xerography.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesfollow safety precautions in printing
Apply safety and health principles, policies and institutional regulations of working in printing production. Protect oneself and others against such hazards as chemicals used in printing, invasive allergens, heat, and disease causing agents.
handle scanning material safely
Load and handle the material to be scanned safely and make sure that the scanning equipment is clean.
operate digital printers
Handle inkjet and laser printers, allowing the operator to print documents in a single 'pass'. Download or print the digital files to the digital printing machine using the correct machine and print download settings so that the correct fonts and substrates are used and the output meets the specifications and required quality standards.
digital
operate printing machinery
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.
operate scanner
Set up and operate scanner equipment and its hard- and software.
digital
produce scanned images
Produce scanned images that satisfy different categories and are free of potential defects.
digital
reproduce documents
Reproduce documents such as reports, posters, booklets, brochures, and catalogues for a range of audiences.
scan photos
Scan images into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
digital
set colour profiles
Maintain consistent colour output in digital colour and inkjet printers by running calibration routines and making sure that the colour profiles for the printers are still accurate.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesdigitise documents
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
digital
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
use microsoft office
Use the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or footers, and insert graphics, create automatically generated tables of contents and merge form letters from a database of addresses. Create auto-calculating spreadsheets, create images, and sort and filter data tables.
digital
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemaintenance of printing machines
Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
Cross-sector
3 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
prepress processes
The processes that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing, such as copyediting, proofing, proofreading and others.
printing techniques
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesinspect printing output
Verify that the printing output is satisfactory using various methods such as visual verification, use of spectrophotometers or densitometers. The problems that might occur include misregisters or colour variation.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
operate binder machine
Set up the binder machine, which forms, inserts, trims, and fastens binding in covers of paper goods like booklets, pamphlets, and notebooks.
respect data protection principles
Ensure that access to personal or institutional data conforms to the legal and ethical framework governing such access.
unbind books
Use machines or manual techniques to remove the covering holding paper pages together in order to replace it, repair it or to scan its contents.
Cross-sector
11 competencescommunicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
follow a brief
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
lay out digital written content
Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.
digital
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage offset printing process
Select and oversee implementation of relevant printing processes, necessary tools, and colours.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform image editing
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
digital
perform machine maintenance
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.