To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
Work health and safety (WHS)
identify WHS factors for:
setting up/adjusting the collating machine
setting up and/or operating machine transport and machine delivery systems
maintaining the cutting process
using the folding machine
using hot melt adhesive
maintaining laminating and in-line processes
keeping the machine clear of surface rust (condensation)
conducting machine shutdown procedures
identify safety clothing for use when operating adhesive binders
Reel Delivery Systems Only
list areas of the reel stand to be monitored to ensure trouble-free operation
identify the area of the web control system to adjust to maintain correct web tension
identify WHS factors for straightening the wire feed of a wire stitcher
Sheet Delivery Systems Only
name THREE procedures to ensure smooth transport of sections through the machine
list steps to ensure smooth delivery of sections
list FOUR important factors to consider when setting the feeder
explain the setting of the double/misfeed sheet calliper system
name different types of sheet/section delivery systems
list checks required when substrate is removed from the machine
Paper sizes and weights
determine largest and smallest sheet or section size that can be run through this machine
identify which areas of the machine should be adjusted to allow for 42gsm stock
maintenance of cutting processes
explain indicators of the need to replace a knife and how cutting pressure is adjusted
list FOUR requirements to maintain the cutting process to ensure the machine can be kept running without interruption
Cutting machine faults and problems
identify checks required when packing cutting devices
explain the procedure for correcting THREE common machine faults
list adjustments required if the cover is marked (scuffed) when trimming
Maintaining basic folding processes
list THREE areas to continuously observe to ensure smooth, trouble-free operation of the machine
list areas of the in-line process to monitor to assure quality of the product
Folding machine faults and minor problem-solving
identify TWO causes of out-of-square folding and explain how each may be corrected
list areas of the client’s sample to be inspected to determine quality assurance
explain communication to instigate if the:
job is out-of-square
ink is too wet for production
job does not coincide with the sample
list parts of the machine to adjust if the sheet is creasing
Collating machine operation, problems and fault correction
list factors that govern speed the machine operates at
list indicators the machine needs lubrication
identify how to prevent double sheet feeds
identify circumstances indicating the machine needs adjustment
list FOUR items to check against the client sample to constitute an acceptable collating result
Maintaining basic fastening (adhesive/mechanical/thermal) process
list areas of the in-line process to monitor to ensure product quality
name TWO sectors to observe to ensure the production process is trouble-free and continuous
Fastening operating problems and minor fault correction
list circumstances when the machine needs to be adjusted
explain how adhesive application is adjusted
explain how wire can be straightened in the wire feed
identify TWO possible reasons welding might be unsuccessful for a high-frequency welder
determine quality aspects to consider in a completed:
adhesive-bound job
high-frequency welded job
wire-stitched job
explain how production may need to be altered to meet client requirements
Maintaining laminating production processes and minor fault correction
explain methods for assuring registration of laminating
list areas of the in-line process to monitor to ensure a quality product
identify TWO laminating problems that may occur during operation of the machine and adjustments or correction procedures required to ensure accurate operation
determine quality aspects to consider in a completed laminated job, and ways production may need to be altered to meet client requirements
Machine shutdown procedures
determine checks required when waste is removed from the machine and surrounding area for disposal or recycling
list checks required during the machine shutdown procedure
list checks required when cutting devices or knives are cleaned or replaced ready for the next run
identify materials to be cleaned from the machine, and areas of the machine that require cleaning at the end of the run
Quality assurance
list features to check on the finished product
list THREE common faults that cause the finished product to be rejected, and how they can be fixed/avoided
explain available testing procedures and why they are used
list production records to be kept or written up, and the information that should be included
Information sources
identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where are they kept and information included in them.