2.1 Printing Assistant Grade II, Grade Level 03/04 2.1.1 This is a training grade. Holders of JSSC or S.75 (on GL 03) are to undergo a three year on-the-job training while holders of WASC/SSCE (on GL 04) are to undergo a two-year on-the-job training. 2.1.2 Training in the operation and maintenance of printing and book-binding equipment. 2.1.3 Training in the repair of typewriters and duplicating machines. 2.1.4 Performing skilled operation of warehouse work and stationery binding. 2.1.5 Training on printing-machine and plants repair and maintenance.
2.2 Printing Assistant Grade I, Grade Level 05 2.2.1 Undergoing advanced training in printing techniques and maintenance of printing equipment and plants. 2.2.2 Undergoing advanced training in printing machine repairs, typewriters and duplicating machines and plant repairs. 2.2.3 Operating less complicated machines and equipment in use in the production and book binding. 2.2.4 Operating warehouse work and stationery binding.
2.3 Senior Printing Assistant, Grade Level 06 2.3.1 Operating machines for mechanical setting, casting, stripping of negatives and positives, machine-minding, sewing and binding. 2.3.2 Overhauling and maintaining typewriters and duplicating machines. 2.3.3 Assisting in the repair and maintenance of printing machines and plants. 2.3.4 Assisting in training new machine operators.
2.4 Chief Printing Assistant, Grade Level 07 2.4.1 Operating more complicated machines on letter assembly, bookbinding, camera and plate-making. 2.4.2 Handling complicated jobs on stripping of negatives and positives, proofreading and costing and estimating. 2.4.3 Carrying out minor repairs and routine maintenance of typewriters and duplicating machines, printing machines and plants. 2.4.4 Supervising and training junior operators on the job. 2.4.5 Scrutinizing and identifying technical problems that may arise in the course of production.
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Printing Assistant Grade 11, Grade Level 03/04 3.1. By promotion of confirmed and outstanding Press Attendant who passed the Combined Confirmation/Promotion Test at promotion level (i.e. 50%). 3.1.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing JSSC/S.75 or WASCISSSC r General Certificate of Education (0(L) with four credit passes at one sitting or five credit passes at two sittings. 3.1.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Certificate of successful completion of a four years’ course in Printing at a Government Trade Centre or any other ap. proved Technical School. 3.2 Printing Assistant Grade 1, Grade Level 05 3.2.1 By advancement of a Printing Assistant Grade II. who has successfully completed the training programme for Apprentice Printer and passed the Departmental Confirmation/Promotion Test at promotion Level. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Intermediate City and Guilds Certificate in Printing with at least two years’ post-qualification cognate experience. 3.3 Senior Printing Assistant, Grade Level 06 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Printing Assistant Grade I who has spent at least two years on the grade. 3.4 Chief Printing Assistant, Grade Level 07 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Printing Assistant who has spent at least two years on the grade
4 ADVANCEMENT BEYOND THE CADRE 4.1 A confirmed and outstanding Printing Assistant Grade II possessing WASC or SSSC who scored at least 70% in the Departmental Confirmation/Promotion Test, will be eligible for training as Assistant Superintendent of Press. On successful completion of the course, the officer will be eligible for promotion to the grade of Assistant Superintendent of Press. 4.2 A confirmed and outstanding Printing Assistant Grade I is eligible for promotion to the grade of Assistant Superintendent of Press. 4.3 A confirmed and suitable Senior Printing Assistant is eligible for promotion to the Grade o Superintendent of Press. 4.4 A confirmed and suitable Chief Printing Assistant is eligible for Lateral transfer to the grade of Superintendent of Press. 4.5 Any officer in the Printing Assistant Cadre who acquires any of the qualifications specified for appointment to any higher grade is eligible for promotion/transfer to the grade.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
