ISCO Specialization 7321.1.6 Typesetter
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Typesetter: Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototypesetting, almost all typesetting is now done digitally using design programs or specialised typesetting programs.
Essential Skills
- Use Microsoft Office
- Interpret Illustration Needs
- Operate Printing Machinery
- Prepare Imposition
- Transcribe Texts
- Use Markup Languages
- Quality Standards
- Adobe Illustrator
- Graphic Design
- Gimp (Graphics Editor Software)
- Consult With Editor
- Typography
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Track Changes In Text Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Visio
- Printing Materials
- Prepress Processes
- Align Content With Form
- Lay Out Digital Written Content
- Graphics Editor Software
- Produce Prepress Proof
- Sketchbook Pro
- Synfig
- Use Typesetting Software
- Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
Optional Skills
- Typesetting Machines
- Proofread Text
- Inspect Printing Output
- Printed Goods Processes
- Manage Offset Printing Process
- Draw Design Sketches
- Respect Data Protection Principles
- Digital Printing
- Communicate With Customers
- Perform Image Editing
- Troubleshoot
- Manage Data
- Printing Techniques
- Prepare Films For Printing Plates
- Maintenance Of Printing Machines
- Publishing Industry
- Follow A Brief
- Follow Work Schedule
- Printing Plate Making
- Digitise Documents
Alternative Names
- Typesetting Operative
- Graphic Designer & Typesetter
- Typesetting Machine Technician
- Typesetting Machine Worker
- Typesetting Machine Operator
- Typesetting Worker
- Designer & Typesetter
- Typesetting Specialist
- Typesetting Machine Specialist
- Typesetting Technician
- Typesetting Operator
- Digital Typesetter
- Typesetting Machine Operative
- Graphic Designer And Typesetter
- Designer And Typesetter
- Production Typesetter
