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Print Finisher

OSCA 391432·ANZSCO 392111

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

28.7%

Female share

39.4%

Median age

51 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Print Finisher is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging.

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About this career

Binds books and other publications, and finishes printed products.

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
30.9%
NSW
27.9%
QLD
17.6%
WA
10.3%
SA
10%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Print Finisher.

  • Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging

    ICP31320 · AQF 3 · 5 providers

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