SOC 2020 · 5421
Pre-press technicians
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Pre-press technicians in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £27,497 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Pre-press technicians prepare, format and compose text and graphics in a form suitable for use in a variety of print processes.
Typical tasks
determines from specification the kind and size of type to be used
uses computer applications to generate images and text
scans and retouches digital images to create sample proofs, plans and lays out artwork to match planned design
examines proof copies, checks for quality and accuracy and makes any necessary alterations
processes filmsetting or desktop publishing output to produce image on film and transfers to printing plates and digital output
arranges and pastes printing material onto paper ready for photographing
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job. Apprenticeships are available as well as BTEC certificates and diplomas and other vocational courses at NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3.