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
Next release Unknown
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
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