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Set up and produce hand-bound book

Set up and produce hand-bound book

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF465C
State Code
D3079
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/11/2010
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
29/11/2010
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce hand-bound books.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
  • 1.1. Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation
  • 1.2. All necessary materials are assembled according to job specifications
2. Complete adhesive binding/tipping
  • 2.1. Sheets are fanned and masked every 3-4 mm
  • 2.2. A thin even coating is applied on area of sheet designated for tipping
  • 2.3. Correct adhesive is applied to achieve a good bond
  • 2.4. Tipped sheet is accurately positioned
3. Number book
  • 3.1. Sheets are placed in correct sequence and numbered correctly according to job specifications
  • 3.2. Numbering machine is set for appropriate number of copies eg duplicate, triplicate
  • 3.3. Sheets are knocked up squarely without damage
4. Index book
  • 4.1. Index is spaced correctly and evenly
  • 4.2. Durable square, clean and neat cut tabs or cut-outs are constructed
  • 4.3. Headings are constructed legible and permanent
5. Apply adhesive binding/padding by hand
  • 5.1. Product is knocked up squarely to spine and head with boards inserted between pads
  • 5.2. Spine folds are completely removed from sections in guillotine
  • 5.3. Adequate spine margin is preserved
  • 5.4. Appropriate number of saw cuts are made in work
  • 5.5. Edge of spine is roughened sufficiently to improve adhesion
  • 5.6. Thin even application of appropriate adhesive is applied
  • 5.7. Book is fanned before gluing (except for pads) to ensure in Book is assessed after drying with thorough adhesion
  • 5.8. creased surface coverage
6. Sew sections
  • 6.1. Appropriate sewing supports are selected and spaced according to job specifications
  • 6.2. Consistent thread tension is maintained during sewing
  • 6.3. Sections are aligned at the head
  • 6.4. Swelling is monitored and controlled
7. Forward the book
  • 7.1. Spine is glued, rounded and backed
  • 7.2. Spine lining is attached
  • 7.3. Text block is covered (board attached)
  • 7.4. Text block is cased in
8. Block the book
  • 8.1. Image is blocked into required position according to job specifications
9. Hand finish the book
  • 9.1. Hand finish book according to job specifications
  • 9.2. Typeface size and type are appropriate
  • 9.3. Design is in keeping with the period of publication
  • 9.4. An even impression is applied
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Typesof equipment may include:
range of tools, equipment and machines.
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
correctly set up and produce a hand-bound book according to job specifications and within the production timeframe
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
set up for and produce AT LEAST THREE hand-bound books that between them incorporate each of the listed Elements (pulling down and section sewing to be done on multi-section - minimum ten sections - book) and use a range of substrates, according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these
off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0342 ICPCF465B Set up and produce hand-bound book Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM77 ICPCBF465 Set up and produce hand-bound book Unit of competency