Print Industry Occupations
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Print Industry Occupations like?
Study an apprenticeship in print occupations and be at the forefront of an emerging industry in Scotland.
What's the qualification?
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in print industry occupations at SCQF Level 5 or 6.
Your qualification includes:
SCQF Level 5
Print Administrationat SCQF Level 5
Press at SCQF Level 5
Post-press at SCQF Level 5
SCQF Level 6
Carton Manufacturing at SCQF Level 6
Print Administration at SCQF Level 6
Press at SCQF Level 6
Pre-press at SCQF Level 6
Post-press at SCQF Level 6
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
Comply with health and safety requirements in the workplace
Improve the effectiveness of the print organisation through good communications with others
Manage print production processes
Produce quotations for printed products
Send and receive digital files
Produce work orders for the production of printed matter
Check and archive finished print job records
You will develop the following core skills:
Communication
Problem-solving
Numeracy
Time management
Teamwork
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as customer service and business administration.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship opens a range of pathways. Carry on your studies with a technical apprenticeship in printing or find a full-time job.
Further education: Enhance your technical knowledge by applying for a bachelor’s degree in 3D printing or mechanical engineering. Your experience will support your university application.
Straight to work: Utilise your qualifications to find a job in the printing industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:
3D printing engineer
Scanning technician
Document scanning clerk
Folding machine operator
Binding machine operator
Industrial printing designer
Print operator
Screen print operative
Entry requirements
There are no specific requirements for this apprenticeship. However, it is worth having an interest in printing technology.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.