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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for job
   • Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
   • Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
   • Availability of all job related materials is checked and recorded
2. Produce test copy
   • Materials to be used for the job are identified and organised correctly
   • 2.2 Equipment is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure it meets job specifications and enterprise standards
   • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
   • Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications
3. Maintain finishing process
   • 3.1 Finishing is maintained according to WHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
   • Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
   • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
   • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults
   • Problems with finishing equipment 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
   • Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up and use binding and finishing equipment to produce finished, digitally printed products according to job specifications and within production timeframe

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

finish a digital product using TWO different types of binding and/or finishing

set up equipment and produce TWO bound and/or finished, digitally printed products (for each type of binding and/or finishing), according to manufacturer's and job specifications and enterprise procedures.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe work health and safety (WHS) factors to be addressed when adjusting machinery

name safety measures for setting up and operating finishing equipment

outline information about binding found in the job documentation or production control system

describe circumstances in which a machine needs to be adjusted

list factors that determine the correct binding technique for a job

discuss advantages and disadvantages of wire and comb binding

describe advantages and disadvantages of saddle and side stitching

nominate problems that may occur when folding a digitally printed job

describe effect heat may have on a digitally printed product

demonstrate correct cutting sequence and lay edges when trimming a job

identify grain direction and the effects of grain direction on finishing processes

discuss different types of finishing adhesives and their applications

list likely problems if equipment is not properly cleaned and maintained

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