Career pathway

Printing Assistants and Table Workers

ANZSCO 8995

Employed

2,400

Part-time share

31%

Female share

40%

Median weekly earnings

$1,253

Median age

39 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

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

About this career

Printing Assistants and Table Workers perform routine printing tasks, operate bindery machines and perform manual binding and finishing of books and printed products.

What they typically do

Assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines
Maintaining and lubricating printing and bindery machines
Clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines
Folding, collating and fastening printed products by machine and hand
Performing hand binding and finishing operations
Operating specialised machines such as casing-in and mini binders, and automatic carton folding and gluing machines
Carrying out routine quality control

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC

36.7%

QLD

24.1%

NSW

17.2%

6.6%

5.2%

ACT

3.5%

3.4%

TAS

3.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Printing Assistants and Table Workers.

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
ICP20120 · AQF 2 · 12 providers
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