scanning operator

Scanning operators tend scanners. They feed print materials into the machine and set controls on the machine or on a controlling computer to obtain the highest resolution scan.

Alternative Labels

document scanner

document scanning operator

document scanning specialist

scanner operator

scanner specialist

scanner technician

scanner tender

scanner worker

scanning clerk

scanning machine operator

scanning machine tender

scanning specialist

scanning technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

calibrate electronic instruments check for flaws in scanned material create digital files create digital images follow safety precautions in printing handle scanning material safely operate scanner prepare documents for scanning produce scanned images set scanner controls write calibration report

Essential Knowledge

digitization imaging techniques printing techniques reprography

Optional Skills and Competences

cut page edges digitise documents follow a brief inspect printing output lay out digital written content maintain system logs manage digital documents meet deadlines perforate printed media perform image editing process printing input troubleshoot use microsoft office use spreadsheets software use word processing software

Optional Knowledge

copyright legislation digital printing maintenance of printing machines numerical sequences printing on large scale machines types of paper

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cea4d5c9-7805-434a-8e6b-af5e9fa54c9e

Status

released

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