Printing and Publishing

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Printing Machinist

A Printing Machinist operates printing equipment to produce printed materials while monitoring print quality, preparing images for printing, and performing binding tasks.

Avg yearly income $66,612
Skill level Beginner

Pre-Press Operator

A Pre-Press Operator prepares text and images for printing, ensuring quality and layout, while using software and equipment for production.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Publisher

Publishers manage the printing and production processes in publishing houses, overseeing teams and coordinating the creation of various printed materials.

Avg yearly income $92,300
Skill level Advanced

Publishing Assistant

A Publishing Assistant supports publication production by coordinating schedules, proofreading, and liaising with designers and printers.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

Publishing Coordinator

A Publishing Coordinator manages publication production, coordinating teams, editing content, and ensuring timely project completion.

Avg yearly income $69,680
Skill level Advanced

3D Printing Technician

A 3D Printing Technician operates and maintains 3D printers to produce prototypes and finished products, ensuring quality and efficiency in the process.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Print Finisher

A Print Finisher trims, binds and finishes printed materials to high standards, ensuring quality, accuracy and timely delivery.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in printing and publishing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 38 months
$2,000 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Screen Printer Printing Operator
Machine Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Screen Printer Printing Operator Machine Operator + 1 more
HLT55118

Diploma of Dental Technology
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$5,643 - $34,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Technician Prosthetic Technician Dental Lab Assistant
Dental Prosthetist Laboratory Manager 3D Printing Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Technician Prosthetic Technician Dental Lab Assistant Dental Prosthetist Laboratory Manager 3D Printing Technician + 3 more
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$2,763 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Painter Art Studio Assistant Junior Animator
Screen Printer Ceramic Artist Graphic Designer Design Assistant Digital Artist Visual Merchandiser Pre-Press Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Painter Art Studio Assistant Junior Animator Screen Printer Ceramic Artist Graphic Designer Design Assistant Digital Artist Visual Merchandiser Pre-Press Operator + 7 more
ICP20120

Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$1,543 - $7,912
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator Production Assistant Printing Operator
Graphic Arts Assistant Press Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator Production Assistant Printing Operator Graphic Arts Assistant Press Operator + 2 more
ICP31320

Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging
Apprenticeship
41 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Production Operator Print Finisher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Production Operator Print Finisher

Bachelor of Communication
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$49,057 - $113,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Communications Adviser Communications Manager
Journalist Community Engagement Officer Podcaster Change And Communications Manager Content Editor Music Journalist Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Content Writer Content Executive Media Buyer Publisher Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Content Specialist Editorial Assistant Public Relations Executive Speech Writer Columnist Newsreader Presenter Radio Presenter Digital Content Coordinator
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$50,400 - $52,313
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Journalist Presenter
Reporter Multimedia Writer Digital Editor Publishing Coordinator Media Lawyer Content Editor Music Journalist Media Advisor Content Writer Radio Broadcaster Broadcaster Fiction Writer Book Editor Editorial Assistant Foreign Correspondent News Reporter Commentator Newsreader Radio Presenter Arts Journalist Entertainment Journalist International Journalist Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster Critic Arts Writer
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$27,942 - $79,920
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Novelist Playwright
Screenwriter Writer Scriptwriter Music Journalist Content Writer Publisher Advertising Copywriter Biographer Fiction Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Book Editor Speech Writer Columnist Arts Journalist Entertainment Journalist Critic Arts Writer Grant Writer
+ 22 more

Bachelor of Arts (English)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$39,135 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Freelance Writer Writer
Interpreter Translator Content Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Freelance Writer Writer Interpreter Translator Content Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer + 8 more

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$44,382
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Creator Journalist Public Relations Officer
Social Media Manager Communications Officer Media Officer Media Lawyer Content Editor Advertising Specialist Content Executive Radio Broadcaster Casting Agent Creative Director Publisher Media Consultant Book Editor Editorial Assistant Public Relations Executive
+ 15 more

Master of Creative Writing
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$24,100 - $50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer
Fiction Writer Proofreader Literary Agent Publishing Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer Fiction Writer Proofreader Literary Agent Publishing Assistant + 4 more

Bachelor of Communication and Media
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Officer Communications Specialist Editor
Journalist Public Relations Officer Multimedia Writer Digital Producer Digital Media Manager Publishing Coordinator Television Producer Brand Strategist Political Consultant
+ 9 more
ICP31420

Certificate III in Prepress Graphic Design Production
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 38 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pre-Press Operator
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Lithographic Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Printing Operator Press Operator
Production Worker Pre-Press Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Printing Operator Press Operator Production Worker Pre-Press Operator + 2 more
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Digital Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Signwriter Pre-Press Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Signwriter Pre-Press Operator
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing (Flexographic Printing)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Printing Operator Machine Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Printing Operator Machine Operator
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More about printing and publishing courses

If you're interested in exploring the dynamic field of Printing and Publishing, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to kick-start or advance your career. With 15 different courses listed, there are plenty of options for both beginners and experienced learners. For those just starting, consider enrolling in the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals, which can provide you with essential foundational skills. Other excellent beginner courses include the Certificate III in Printing and the Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts.

For experienced individuals looking to enhance their skills, Courses.com.au features advanced courses such as the Master of Creative Writing or the Bachelor of Communication. Each course is designed to equip learners with specific skills tailored to meet the demands of a variety of job roles within the industry. Graduates can go on to pursue career pathways including a Junior Website Designer, Video Editor, or even an Art Director, showcasing the diverse opportunities available in this field.

Local training providers are instrumental in delivering these Printing and Publishing courses on-campus, allowing for a more interactive and hands-on learning experience. Institutions such as RMIT University offer specialised programs like the Diploma of Dental Technology, while NMTAFE offers the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals. Whether you're near Melbourne or in Sydney, local providers like TAFE NSW and Chisholm Institute ensure that aspiring professionals have access to valuable resources and training right in their community.

Embarking on a career in Printing and Publishing can be a fulfilling journey, offering a plethora of pathways to explore. Considering the variety of courses available, it’s essential to choose one that aligns with your educational background and career aspirations. With a solid foundation from beginner courses such as the Certificate III in Printing, you can develop the necessary skills to advance to more sophisticated roles. Visit the Printing and Publishing page on Courses.com.au to discover more about the courses and providers that can help shape your career today.

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