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Gravure Cylinder Preparation Technician Career in South Africa

Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.

OFO Code2021-662105
Trade occupationYes
Green occupationNo
Related qualifications2

Occupation overview

Coppers, chromes and engraves gravure cylinders for subsequent printing and finishing processes.

What does a Gravure Cylinder Preparation Technician do?

A Gravure Cylinder Preparation Technician prepares the specialised cylinders used in gravure printing. The work involves coppering, chroming and engraving cylinders so they can move on to printing and finishing processes. The role may also be known as a Gravure Engraver, Gravure Cylinder Engraver or Photo Gravure Cylinder Processor.

Specialisations

Photo Gravure Cylinder Processor

Alternative job titles

Electromechinical gravureGravure cylinder engravingGravure engraverPhoto gravure cylinder processor.

How to become a Gravure Cylinder Preparation Technician in South Africa

  1. Learn about gravure printing, cylinder preparation and electronic pre-press work.
  2. Consider the Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver (SAQA ID 112823, NQF Level 3, 143 credits) as a directly relevant training pathway.
  3. Consider the Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Technician (SAQA ID 102318, NQF Level 4, 569 credits) as another directly relevant pathway.
  4. Confirm current qualification registration, provider availability and assessment arrangements with SAQA or an accredited provider before enrolling.
  5. Seek practical exposure to gravure cylinder preparation and related printing processes.

Edupstairs Preparation Guidance

This is a technical trade occupation, so practical learning and careful work with gravure cylinders are important. The two Occupational Certificates listed above are relevant training pathways, but current provider, registration and assessment details should be verified before making study decisions.

Useful school subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Engineering Graphics and Design
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Computer Applications Technology

Skills that may help

  • Precision and attention to detail
  • Practical technical ability
  • Cylinder coppering, chroming and engraving
  • Understanding of gravure printing processes
  • Careful preparation of components for printing and finishing

Related Careers

Data source: Career information is based on South Africa’s Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) and Edupstairs career guidance. Employer, training and professional requirements may vary and should be confirmed with the relevant organisation.
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