PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

In General

Technical know how; visual aesthetic sense; interest in machinery; practicality; some dexterity.

Managerial Positions

Organizing ability; ability to work under pressure; being a self-starter.

TRAINING

Technical training is essential for a career in printing, as work at all levels involves dealing with machines and processes. Training can be on the institutional or apprenticeship pattern.

Training Institutions

Six regional schools of printing technology, located at Bombay, Allahabad, Madras, Calcutta, Delhi and Pune train students in all aspects of printing technology. Trade courses in printing are also conducted at industrial training institutes located all over the country. Local institutions in various states also offer courses in printing technology.

Eligibility

Regional Schools of Printing

High school graduates with mathematics and science with a minimum of 60 per cent marks in these subjects. The age limit of 17-20 years can be relaxed for graduates.

ITI Courses

Tenth-class or matriculation for hand composing and proof reading course; eighth class pass for
Bookbinding. Selection is made on the basis of merit.

Duration of Training

Diploma Course

Three ears full-time, followed by an apprenticeship period ranging from six months to one year.

Certificate Course

Three years full-time

Degree Course

Three years full-time

Trade Course

One year

Four and five-year part-time courses are also open to bona fide press workers and apprentices.