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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Print operative

Assist in the production of a printed product or component.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

up to £8,000

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0962

Where this apprenticeship leads

Print Finishing and Binding WorkersAI exposure 6% · Low

£18,000 - £22,000

£25,000 - £30,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains you to work on printing presses and related equipment, setting up machines, monitoring print quality, and producing printed materials efficiently. You will develop practical skills in press operation across commercial, packaging, or specialist print sectors. It can lead to senior print operative, print technician, or press operator roles in the printing and packaging industry.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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