Group
Occupation
391432 Print Finisher
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
391432 Print Finisher
Binds books and other publications, and finishes printed products.
Alternative title
- Bookbinder
Specialisation
- Paper Guillotine Operator (Bookbinding)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Sets up and supervises the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment
- Binds full, half, and limp-bound books, and repairs bindings
- Folds printed sheets to prepare booklets, brochures, and other printed items, and embellishes printed products
- Operates paper guillotines for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming, and programs electronically operated units
- Operates systems to insert printed material into newspapers, magazines, and envelopes