Description

Proofreaders examine facsimiles of the finished products such as books, newspaper and magazines. They correct grammatical, typographical and spelling errors in order to ensure the quality of the printed product.

Alternative label

• proof reader

• proof reading clerk

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

Hierarchy

• 4 Clerical support workers
  • 44 Other clerical support workers
    • 441 Other clerical support workers
      • 4413 Coding, proof-reading and related clerks
        • proofreader

Essential skills and competences

• apply grammar and spelling rules
• follow work schedule
• master language rules
• proofread text
• use dictionaries

Essential Knowledge

• copyright legislation
• grammar
• spelling

Optional skills and competences

• apply desktop publishing techniques
• consult information sources
• consult with editor
• lay out digital written content
• read articles
• read books
• rewrite articles
• track changes in text editing

Optional Knowledge

• proofing methods
• typography

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f8f34041-3640-41a9-852e-c5a7574de780