Becoming a Printer's Assistant in Queensland

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About this role

Printers' Assistants perform routine tasks in the production of printed materials.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Printer's Assistant include:

  • assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines
  • maintaining and lubricating printing machines
  • clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines
  • folding, collating and fastening printed products by machine and hand
  • performing hand binding and finishing operations
  • operating specialised machines such as casing-in and mini binders, and automatic carton folding and gluing machines
  • carrying out routine quality control.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Printer's Assistant

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  1. Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts

    ICP20120

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate III in Printing

    ICP31220

    • Apprenticeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 4 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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