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Set up and produce hand-bound book

Set up and produce hand-bound book

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF465
State Code
AUM77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce hand-bound books including set up and assembly of materials, and techniques involving adhesive binding/tipping, sewing, forwarding, blocking and hand finishing.It applies to individuals who may assemble, bind and cover books, other publications and printed products by hand or machine, with limited responsibility to ensure the production process is maintained. 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 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 Thin even coating of adhesive 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
  • 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 increased surface coverage
  • 5.8 Thoroughness of adhesive is assessed after book has dried
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 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 book
  • 8.1 Image is blocked into required position according to job specifications
9. Hand finish 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 Embellishment is evenly applied
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3079 ICPCF465C Set up and produce hand-bound book Unit of competency