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Graphic Prepress Tradesperson (WA)

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Education and Training:

To become a graphic prepress tradesperson you usually have to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press). Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Develop a Basic Design Concept (ICP Unit)
  2. Develop Cascading Style Sheets (ICA Unit)
  3. Produce Graphics Using a Graphic Arts Application (ICP Unit)
  4. Produce Interactive PDF Files (ICP Unit)
  5. Produce Pages Using a Page Layout Application (ICP Unit)
  6. Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts - Digital Printing
  7. Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts - Graphic Design Production *
  8. Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts - Graphic Pre-press
  9. Diploma of Graphic Design *

Employment Opportunities:

Graphic prepress tradespeople are employed by newspapers and printing firms. Technological development has been rapid in this trade with widespread application of computerised systems. Tradespeople familiar with the new techniques and technology are in greater demand.

For Further Information:

Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia (National Office)

(02) 8354 0602

Innovation and Business Skills Australia

Printing Industries Association of Australia (National Office)

(02) 8789 7300

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