Pre-Press Apprentice SECURITY PRINT SOLUTIONS LTD

Excellent opportunity to work in a busy studio getting involved in security print design and plate making. You will receive a good salary and benefits and will be involved in all aspects of Pre-press production - plate making and producing digital files ready for production. You will also get the opportunity to create and alter graphics.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Mon – Thurs 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 12.30pm (38.5 hours per week)

    Total hours per week: 38.5

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127405

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will involve the following:

·         Pre-press production - plate making to a schedule/deadline

·         Efficiently operate pre-press machinery

·         Plan, produce, edit digital files ready for production

·         Create and alter graphics

·         Create imposition schemes and job layout

·         Understanding receipt, checking, and processing of digital files

·         Understand colour theory

·         Produce a printed or digital proof

·         Use scanning equipment

·         Produce reports and relevant paperwork

·         Customer communication

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

At the end of the apprenticeship the qualification gained will be a Print Technician Level 3 NVQ

The apprentice will be given one day a week at work (Security Print Solutions Limited in Consett) to work on their apprenticeship  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Pre-press technician in the studio leading to graphic designer

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any subject (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

Security Print Solutions Limited was founded in 1982, now part of the wider Authentix group we aim to defeat counterfeiting and fraud.

Employer

SECURITY PRINT SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

UNIT 38

NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

CONSETT

DH8 6TW

Contact

Sarah Murphy

Sarah.Murphy@authentix.com

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Training

Training provider

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Print technician

Level 3 (A level)

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