Polygraphy

Description

Production branch that handles reproduction of text and images by printing.

Alternative labels

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Polygraphy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Flexographic press operator: Flexographic press operators use flexographic relief plate to print on almost any material. The relief plate is inked and pressed onto the material to be printed.
Offset printer: Offset printers handle an offset press in order to print an image. The offset press transfers an inked image from the plate to a rubber blanket before to print it onto the printing surface.

Optional knowledge

Polygraphy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Screen printer: Screen printers tend a press that presses ink through a screen. Industrial screen printing is often used to print on materials that are hard to use with other processes, like rigid plastic surfaces.

 


 

References

  1. Polygraphy – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022