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| 7341 COMPOSITORS, TYPESETTERS AND RELATED WORKERS
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Compositors, typesetters and related workers set and arrange
printing type by hand or machine.
Tasks include -
(a) setting type by hand and printing copies with simple
machines;
(b) operating linotype, monotype and typecasting machines;
(c) arranging set-up of type and spacing material and
illustration blocks to make pages;
(d) arranging pages in sequence for printing;
(e) operating electronic key-boarding machines which enable
characters to be converted into film, sensitised tape or
paper for subsequent photo plate-making;
(f) performing related tasks;
(g) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Compositor, printing
- Printer
- Typesetter
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Press-operator, printing/cylinder 8251
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