Print Finishers and Screen Printers (ANZSCO 3921) are professionals who play a crucial role in the printing industry. They are responsible for binding books and other publications, finishing printed products, preparing stencils, and operating screen print equipment. Their skills and expertise are essential for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of printed materials.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Print Finishers and Screen Printers unit group require a certain level of skill, which can be acquired through qualifications and experience. In Australia, a minimum of an AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training or an AQF Certificate IV is required (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 4 qualification is necessary (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). However, relevant experience of at least three years may substitute for formal qualifications in some cases. Additionally, on-the-job training and experience may be required alongside the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Setting up and supervising the operation of automatic binding and finishing equipment
• Binding full, half, and limp-bound books, as well as repairing bindings
• Folding, collating, and sewing signatures using both machine and hand techniques
• Operating paper guillotines for pre-press and post-press paper cutting and trimming
• Operating systems for inserting printed material into newspapers, magazines, and envelopes
• Embellishing printed products manually and automatically
• Operating photographic and electronic reproduction devices
• Preparing stencils using computer and hand-cut methods
• Selecting, mixing, and matching colored inks and loading them into screen printing presses
• Loading printed items into drying racks and unloading and stacking dry items

Occupations:

• 392111 Print Finisher
• 392112 Screen Printer

392111 Print Finisher

A Print Finisher binds books and other publications and finishes printed products by hand or machine. They possess a Skill Level of 3. Specializations within this occupation include Mailhouse Operator (Aus) and Paper Guillotine Operator (Bookbinding).

392112 Screen Printer

A Screen Printer specializes in preparing stencils and setting up and operating power-driven or hand-operated screen print equipment. They possess a Skill Level of 3. Specializations within this occupation include Screen Printing Stencil Preparer and Textiles Printer.

Print Finishers and Screen Printers are crucial in the printing industry as they ensure the final product meets the required standards. Their skills, knowledge, and attention to detail contribute significantly to the success of any printing project. With their expertise, they play a vital role in creating high-quality printed materials that meet the needs and expectations of clients.