Camera, Platemaking and Other Prepress Occupations

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Operate various computer controlled systems to perform prepress activities and workers who operate graphic arts cameras and scanners, assemble film and negatives and prepare, engrave and etch printing plates or cylinders for various types of printing presses.

Outlook

Good

Wage

Low: $14.94
Median: $22.87
High: $32.05

Training

  • A combination of on-the-job training and specialized college, industry or other courses is required.

Places of Employment

Firms that specialize in colour graphics or platemaking and cylinder preparation, commercial publishing and printing companies, newspapers, magazines, and various establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Regulated

No