Impression Taker

Aliases: Impression Taker

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Impression Taker is expected to perform include:

Taking ink impression of inscriptions found on temple walls, stone slabs, pillars and other monuments on paper as required by Epigraphist
Placing wet paper on inscribed portion of stone or metal plate
Beating paper over inscribed portion with hand brush so that paper gets into incision of engraved letters and applying black ink on surface of paper
Removing inked paper from stone inscription, showing real inscriptions in white against black background
Handing over paper containing inscription to Epigraphist for deciphering

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ^{3, 5, 6}

Preferably, B.Sc in Forensic Science with Certificate Course/PG diploma in Forensic Document and Fingerprint

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of identifying graphemes
Ability to clarify the meanings, classify the uses according to dates and cultural contexts and draw conclusions about the writing and the writers
Well-versed in identifying a forgery
Knowledge of inscriptions commonly incised on stone or marble on metal or on wood

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Quality conscious

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science
www.nicfs.nic.in/
Anna University
https://www.annauniv.edu
Central Forensic Science Laboratory
cbi.nic.in/cfsl/about.htm
Central Forensic Science Laboratory
cbi.nic.in/cfsl/about.htm
Central Forensic Laboratory
cbi.nic.in/cfsl/about.htm
International Forensic Sciences - Education Department
http://www.ifs.edu.in/document-and-fingerprint-examination/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.ifs.edu.in/document-and-fingerprint-examination/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Trainee → Technician → Impression Taker → Movement to other occupations

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants – Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ^{3, 5}

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{3, 5}

Universities
Museums
Research institutes
Forensic departments in various organizations
Archaeology departments in various organizations

KEYWORDS

Impression Taker

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3119.0500	Impression Taker
ISCO 2008	3119	Physical and Engineering Science Technicians, n.e.c
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
3	https://targetstudy.com/courses/forensic-science-courses.htm
4	http://www.ifs.edu.in/document-and-fingerprint-examination

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