Hard Skills
IntermediatePantograph OperationSkill in setting up and operating pantograph machines to engrave or cut patterns into plates at specific scales.
IntermediateImage ScalingThe ability to calculate and adjust ratios to enlarge or reduce designs accurately using mechanical or digital tools.
AdvancedPlatemakingThe process of preparing printing plates through exposure, etching, or mechanical engraving.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementUsing calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure engravings meet exact depth and width specifications.
BasicChemical Safety and EtchingSafe handling of corrosive chemicals used in the metal etching process during platemaking.