Unit of competency Outline
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Decorate paper
Decorate paper
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCF371C
ICPCF371C
State Code
D3064
D3064
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of paper and edge decorating techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for job
- 1.1. Surface to be decorated is prepared
- 1.2. Edges are trimmed, scraped and sanded as appropriate to the technique being used
- 1.3. Appropriate size, mordant or glair is prepared and applied
2. Carry out marbling
- 2.1. Bath is prepared with gum or water as appropriate to technique being used
- 2.2. Equipment is selected and set up according to job specifications
- 2.3. Colours are mixed to correct consistency for required spread
- 2.4. Books are tied up if edges are to be marbled
- 2.5. Bath is prepared according to job specifications
- 2.6. Substrate is correctly dipped and removed then rinsed and dried
3. Gild edges with leaf
- 3.1. Book is loaded into laying press
- 3.2. Red bole or black lead (graphite) is correctly applied and treated
- 3.3. Gold and glair are correctly applied and burnished
4. Gild edges mechanically
- 4.1. Substrate is loaded into press
- 4.2. Substrate is prepared according to technical requirements
- 4.3. Gilding machine is set up with appropriate pressure, heat and dwell time
- 4.4. Gilding foil is applied to substrate using the correct technique
- 4.5. Appropriate additives are used if foil fails to take
5. Carry out gauffering
- 5.1. Design to be transferred is drawn up using the correct technique
- 5.2. Tools are selected and prepared
- 5.3. Book is locked into laying press
- 5.4. Impressions are made ensuring even result
6. Carry out staining or sprinkling or spraying
- 6.1. Books or papers are positioned and clamped or weighted
- 6.2. Covering Colour is prepared according to job specifications
- 6.3. Colour is applied with sponge, spray gun, roller or sprinkling brush as appropriate ensuring even application and adequate time to dry
7. Apply graphite
- 7.1. Book is locked into laying press
- 7.2. Graphite powder is applied using the correct technique
- 7.3. Edges are burnished to required effect
8. Carry out burnishing
- 8.1. Book is locked into laying press
- 8.2. Bloodstone or agate tools are selected as appropriate
- 8.3. Beeswax is suppled in fine film or worked through waxed paper
- 8.4. Edges of book are burnished using appropriate pressure
9. Make paste paper
- 9.1. Paste is prepared to correct consistency and colour
- 9.2. Required patterns are created using brushes, combs, dies or pulling off
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.
Types of decoration may include:
includes marbling, edge gilding, gauffering, staining and sprinkling, graphite, burnishing, paste paper.
Location of decoration may include:
includes edges, fore edges (flat and round) and paper surfaces.
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.
Types of decoration may include:
includes marbling, edge gilding, gauffering, staining and sprinkling, graphite, burnishing, paste paper.
Location of decoration may include:
includes edges, fore edges (flat and round) and paper surfaces.
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 decorate paper using a range of techniques 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
competency must be demonstrated in TWO processes of which ONE must be marbling or gilding OR any THREE processes. For each process produce TWO jobs (if possible using different sizes, styles and 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.
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 decorate paper using a range of techniques 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
competency must be demonstrated in TWO processes of which ONE must be marbling or gilding OR any THREE processes. For each process produce TWO jobs (if possible using different sizes, styles and 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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUO76 | ICPCBF371 | Decorate paper | Unit of competency |
