Produce basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastened product

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:06 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
ICPCBF262

State Code
AUM82

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
26/03/2015

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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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastened product, monitor and adjust machinery, maintain transportation of the substrate, identify and rectify faults, and correctly clean and shut down equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain sheet delivery system

1.1 Feeder and delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure continuous and efficient feeding to machine
1.2 Sheet pick-up and transport system is monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous sheet handling and efficient operations
1.3 Transfer systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure correct and continuous sheet handling and efficient operation
1.4 Substrate is added to process according to job specifications

2. Maintain basic adhesive/mechanical/ thermal fastening process

2.1 Registration of fastening is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
2.2 Wire straightness, length, cut-off and clinching pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard

OR

2.3 Adhesion is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard

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2.4 Power current and dwell time is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard adjusted according to job specifications

3. Maintain production process

3.1 Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
3.2 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
3.3 Production is maintained according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
3.4 Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
3.5 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
3.6 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
3.7 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
3.8 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify problems and faults

4.1 Problems in adhesive/mechanical/thermal fastening machine are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
4.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures, and are consistent with operator’s skill level
4.3 Adhesive/mechanical/thermal fastening machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
4.4 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
4.5 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
4.6 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations

5. Conduct shutdown of production process

5.1 Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
5.2 Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements
5.3 Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

6. Clean machine at end of run

6.1 Mechanical fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
6.2 Thermal fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
6.3 Glue system is washed up ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
6.4 In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
6.5 Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
6.6 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D3035	ICPCF262C	Produce basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastened product	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBP41	ICPCBF2620	Produce basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastened product	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWB3	ICP20115	Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)	Qualification