Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for job | 1.1 Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system 1.2 Set-up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked 1.4 Fastening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications |
2. Conduct sample run | 2.1 Raw material to be used for sample is organised correctly 2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 2.3 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures 2.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 2.5 Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications |
3. Maintain basic fastening process | 3.1 Fastening process is monitored and adjusted to ensure quality product is achieved |
4. Maintain production process | 4.1 Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule 4.2 Production is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 4.3 Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures 4.4 Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention 4.5 Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures 4.6 Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 4.7 Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures |
5. Identify and rectify problems and faults | 5.1 Problems fastening (adhesive/mechanical) equipment are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures 5.2 Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator’s skill level 5.3 Fastening (adhesive/mechanical) equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation |
6. Clean fastening equipment | 6.1 Mechanical fastening unit is disengaged and cleaned ready for next run OR 6.2 Glue system is washed ready for next run, and liquid waste is disposed of according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 6.3 Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures 6.4 Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures 6.5 Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations 6.6 Production records or other documentation are accurately completed, where required by enterprise procedures |
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Fastening process MUST include EITHER: | adhesive/mechanical including gluing, stapling (stitching) or sewing (thread) OR hand sewing including gluing, stapling (stitching) or sewing (thread). |
Monitoring and adjusting MUST include EITHER: | registration of fastening to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard wire straightens, length, cut-off and clinching pressures OR adhesion to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard OR selecting and spacing supports maintaining thread tension aligning sections at the head swelling. |
Evidence of the ability to:
demonstrate all safety devices on the equipment
demonstrate competency in TWO areas of: adhesive/thermal (drawn on cover or heated binding tape application), mechanical (wire stitcher or heavy duty stapler including saddle and flat stitching), hand sewing (single and multi-section books), and for each area:
correctly set up equipment and produce TWO basic hand-fastened products of different thickness and spine length to demonstrate equipment adjustment, according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures and listed performance criteria.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
determine information concerning binding found in the job documentation or production control system
identify work health and safety (WHS) factors for:
setting up and operating the machinery
adjusting machinery
determine circumstances in which a machine needs to be adjusted
identify the correct binding technique for a job
determine parts of the wire stitcher toe adjust to process books of different thicknesses
explain positioning of the wire stitches on the book
explain difference between a staple and a wire stitch
determine the appropriate wire calliper for a particular job
explain the care to ensure a neat and clean adhesive binding job
describe sewing stages positioning on the book
explain ‘kettle stitch’
identify common sewing problems likely to be met when sewing a multi-section book
explain the purpose of sewing frames
explain how to ensure hand sewing remains firmly together
list problems associated with:
oiling a wire stitcher
not properly cleaning and maintaining equipment
identify measures to prevent production interruptions
describe an acceptable binding result
explain consequences if wire stitches are not in the right position
list what causes a book to be ‘stab’ stitched and special problems encountered with ‘stab’ stitching
determine when to use ‘saddle’ stitch or ‘flat’/’side’ stitch
identify manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and the information included in them.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the converting, binding and finishing field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist