The professional qualifications of book publishers are divided into three levels: junior, middle and advanced. To participate in the professional qualification appraisal of book publishers at all levels, must meet the reporting conditions stipulated in the People's Republic of China (PRC) Vocational Skills Appraisal Standard (Book Publishers).

According to the different assessment requirements of junior, middle and senior book publishers, the theoretical knowledge and operational skills are assessed respectively. Theoretical knowledge needs written examination and closed-book examination, and operational skills need practical operation examination. The assessment score is 100, with 60 points passing, and both assessments passing. The validity period of individual qualified assessment and appraisal results is two years.

A book distributor who has obtained the certificate of primary technical grade through examination shall obtain the qualification of book distributor before engaging in the book distribution business; A book publisher who has obtained a technical grade certificate above the intermediate level (including the intermediate level) has obtained the qualification of a book publisher and can independently carry out business according to law.

Units or individuals who declare the occupation skill appraisal of book distribution posts may apply to the occupation skill appraisal station of the local press and publication industry, and the occupation skill appraisal station will issue the admission ticket and conduct the appraisal according to the specified time.

Extended data:

Those who have not obtained the corresponding qualification certificate and have been employed for many years shall be trained within a time limit and obtain the qualification certificate through vocational skill appraisal. Since 2000, book publishers must hold certificates.

According to the Interim Provisions on Strengthening the Management of Collective, Individual and Private Bookstores (stalls) ([89] Xinkai ZiNo.). 99 1), when the county-level press and publication or cultural administrative organs examine the application for opening private and individual bookstores (stalls), they will not approve those who have not obtained the technical grade certificate of intermediate workers.

Employment agencies and employers shall, when recommending book publishers for employment or employment and signing labor contracts, implement this notice.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Book Publisher Qualification