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Decorate paper

Decorate paper

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF3710
State Code
OBP62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use a range of paper and edge decorating techniques including marbling, gilding, gauffering, staining, sprinkling, spraying, burnishing and paste paper.It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Prepare surface to be decorated
  • 1.2 Trim, scrap and sand edges according to technique requirements
  • 1.3 Prepare apply size, mordant and glair
2. Carry out marbling
  • 2.1 Prepare bath according to selected technique requirements
  • 2.2 Select and set up equipment according to job and manufacturer specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.3 Mix colours according to consistency requirements
  • 2.4 Dip and remove substrate
  • 2.5 Rinse and dry substrate
3. Gild edges with leaf
  • 3.1 Load book into laying press
  • 3.2 Apply and treat red bole or black lead
  • 3.3 Apply and burnish gold and glair
4. Gild edges mechanically
  • 4.1 Load substrate into press
  • 4.2 Prepare substrate according to technical requirements
  • 4.3 Set up gilding machine according to requirements for pressure, heat and dwell time
  • 4.4 Apply gilding foil to substrate and use additives as required
5. Carry out gauffering
  • 5.1 Draw up design to be transferred
  • 5.2 Select and prepare tools
  • 5.3 Lock book into laying press
  • 5.4 Make impressions and confirm they meet job requirements
6. Carry out staining or sprinkling or spraying
  • 6.1 Position and secure papers
  • 6.2 Prepare covering colour according to job specifications
  • 6.3 Apply colour with sponge, spray gun, roller or sprinkling brush
7. Apply graphite
  • 7.1 Lock book into laying press
  • 7.2 Apply graphite powder and burnish edges
8. Carry out burnishing
  • 8.1 Lock book into laying press
  • 8.2 Select tools according to job specifications
  • 8.3 Apply beeswax and burnish edges of book
9. Make paste paper
  • 9.1 Prepare paste according to consistency and colour requirements
  • 9.2 Create required patterns using brushes, combs, dies or pulling off as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO76 ICPCBF371 Decorate paper Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFB9 ICP31320 Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging Qualification