Printing & Publishing
Prepress & Graphic Production skills assessment
Prepress specialists make sure jobs print right the first time. This scorecard covers preflight, colour management, imposition, proofing and client communication.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Prepress & Graphic Production skills you can score
These are the default Prepress & Graphic Production skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
File Preflight and Correction
Checks customer files for fonts, resolution, bleed and colour issues and fixes them before print.
Colour Management
Applies profiles and conversions correctly.
Imposition and Plate Making
Lays out pages for printing and produces accurate plates.
Proofing
Produces and checks proofs so clients approve what will be printed.
Software Proficiency
Uses InDesign, Illustrator and RIP software.
Typography and Layout Checks
Checks typography and layout for errors and consistency.
Client Communication on Files
Explains file problems to clients in clear, practical terms.
Workflow Automation
Uses automated workflows to process files efficiently.
Job Tracking
Tracks each job's progress and status.
Attention to Detail
Spots small errors before they reach the press.
Turnaround Management
Manages deadlines and priorities to meet turnaround times.
File Archive and Version Control
Archives files and controls versions so the right one is always used.
Levels included with Prepress & Graphic Production
Prepress & Graphic Production starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for printing & publishing, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Production Manager
How Prepress & Graphic Production works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a department is scored on the Prepress & Graphic Production skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your departments against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Prepress & Graphic Production skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's department.
Prepress & Graphic Production scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Prepress & Graphic Production scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Prepress & Graphic Production scorecard covers 12 skills: File Preflight and Correction, Colour Management, Imposition and Plate Making, Proofing, Software Proficiency, Typography and Layout Checks, Client Communication on Files, Workflow Automation, Job Tracking, Attention to Detail, Turnaround Management and File Archive and Version Control. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Prepress & Graphic Production?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one department and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Prepress & Graphic Production?
Prepress & Graphic Production starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice, Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader, Supervisor and Production Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Prepress & Graphic Production skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In printing & publishing the app talks about team members, departments and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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