# Competences — printmaker

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/802a0e5d-5625-4166-a1f0-d13e2586df55).

## Essential

- **adjust cut sizes** (skill/competence)
- **clean engraved areas** (skill/competence)
- **compute engraving dimensions** (skill/competence)
- **determine quality of engraving** (skill/competence)
- **engrave patterns** (skill/competence)
- **ensure accurate engravings** (skill/competence)
- **fill etchings** (skill/competence)
- **handle etching chemicals** (skill/competence)
- **inspect etched work** (skill/competence)
- **maintain engraving equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operate engraving equipment** (skill/competence)
- **position engraving equipment** (skill/competence)
- **prepare etching chemicals** (skill/competence)
- **prepare workpieces for engraving** (skill/competence)
- **prepare workpieces for etching** (skill/competence)
- **scale etchings** (skill/competence)
- **select engraving templates** (skill/competence)
- **sketch designs on workpieces** (skill/competence)
- **transfer designs on workpiece** (skill/competence)
- **transpose designs to engravings** (skill/competence)
- **verify engraving accuracy** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- assess conservation needs (skill/competence)
- collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions (skill/competence)