A Printing Technician II in the Pre-press stream is mainly deployed on supervising subordinates and undertaking pre-press related duties including typesetting, handling mechanical originals and digital files for digital output; and operating, maintaining and adjusting machines/equipment to carry out activities such as scanning, proofing and platemaking. A Printing Technician II is required to wear uniform, work shifts and, when necessary, perform overtime work. He/she is subject to posting to different bureaux and departments.

Candidates should have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese Language and English Language equivalent to Primary 6 standard and met one of the following: (a) completion of an approved and relevant printing apprenticeship; or (b) completion of Secondary 3, or equivalent, plus three years' relevant working experience in the printing industry; or (c) completion of Primary 6, or equivalent, plus six years' relevant working experience in the printing industry; or (d) a Diploma in Vocational Studies in Advertising, Packaging and Printing or a Technician Foundation Certificate in Printing Digital Workflow Production from the Vocational Training Council, or equivalent; plus two years' relevant working experience in the printing industry.