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Set up and produce hand-made box

Set up and produce hand-made box

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF3690
State Code
OBP61
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and produce a hand-made box. It applies to the binding and finishing sector. It applies to individuals who prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery, and apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine dimensions and style of box
  • 1.1 Communicate with client and identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Determine dimensions of article to be contained
  • 1.3 Select dimensions and style of box according to client requirements
2. Select materials
  • 2.1 Select board weight, covering and lining materials
  • 2.2 Determine grain direction as required
3. Prepare box
  • 3.1 Cut board, cover material and lining to according to required size and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Score board to required depth
  • 3.3 Fit lids as required, according to thickness of covering material
  • 3.4 Assemble box according to job specifications
4. Attach covering material and lining
  • 4.1 Cut corners according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Fix covering material and lining
5. Press box
  • 5.1 Prepare block for pressing
  • 5.2 Apply pressure to box sections to press box
6. Decorate or furnish box if required
  • 6.1 Apply decorating techniques as required according to job specifications
  • 6.2 Attach furnishings as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN63 ICPCBF369 Set up and produce hand-made box Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFB9 ICP31320 Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging Qualification