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ICPCBF223 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up machine for cutting (trimming)

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPCBF223 - Set up machine for cutting (trimming)
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up 3- or 5-knife trimmers or spine trimmers, and may involve gathering (collating) and fastening. It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision with some accountability for the quality of outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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 components is checked
       
Element: Install and replace cutting knives into machine
  • Appropriate knives are selected and secured to the machine
  • Dull blades are securely bolted into protective holder
       
Element: Set up section transportation system
  • Feeder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Section pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
       
Element: Set up stacking system
  • Delivery is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Section transfer and control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
       
Element: Set up machine for trimming
  • Trimmer knives are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • Stops and lays are set to remove desired trim
       
Element: Conduct sample run
  • Material to be used for sample is organised correctly
  • Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements
  • Adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

2. Install and replace cutting knives into machine

2.1 Appropriate knives are selected and secured to the machine

2.2 Dull blades are securely bolted into protective holder

3. Set up section transportation system

3.1 Feeder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

3.2 Section pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

3.3 Transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4. Set up stacking system

4.1 Delivery is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4.2 Section transfer and control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5. Set up machine for trimming

5.1 Trimmer knives are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.2 Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.3 Stops and lays are set to remove desired trim

6. Conduct sample run

6.1 Material to be used for sample is organised correctly

6.2 Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.3 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures

6.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

6.5 Adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up trimming machines according to job specifications and within the production timeframe on TWO occasions using different grammage or thickness of sections or books, and different size alterations (e.g. A4 to A5)

demonstrate all safety devices on one of these machines:

book block trimmer or single section copy trimmer (3-knife section gather/stitch/trim)
OR

single section copy trimmer (1- or 3-knife multiple flat sheet gather/fold/stitch/trim)
OR

5-knife trimmer.

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:

explain information found on a job ticket or production control system

identify work health and safety factors that must be considered when:

handling knife blades during the knife change operation

setting up transportation systems

setting up three-knife stacking systems

setting up the trimming unit

explain how trimmer knives should be transported to and from the machine and the safety devices to use when replacing trimmer knives

identify danger areas at the delivery end of the book trimming machine and machinery safeguards for setting up the trimmer

list factors that indicate:

a new blade is needed

a cutting stick needs to be replaced

knives need to be replaced

explain important elements to consider when moving knives to suit a different size book and when moving knives to suit maximum/minimum size

list recommended knife angles for the trimming machine

describe what can occur if a dull blade is used continuously

explain differences between a sharp knife and a dull knife

explain when belt timing readjustment is required

identify what determines book transport speed, and adjustments required to ensure book is fast against book stops

explain adjustments required when the book is:

out-of-square

scratched or scuffed

explain how the batching device is activated

identify problems expected in the delivery area of the machine

explain how clamp pressure for each job is determined and the evidence that indicates clamp pressure is insufficient

determine machine adjustments required to remove:

more offcut from the fore edge of the book

more offcut from the head and tail of the book

explain how to correct these:

book out-of-square

book scuffing

wrong sections

incorrect cover creasing

wrong wire stitch positions

wrong sheet/section sequence

wet ink problems

book spines bursting

waste not transferring from cut line

identify areas to check on the final job sample

identify machine manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and information included in them.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

2. Install and replace cutting knives into machine

2.1 Appropriate knives are selected and secured to the machine

2.2 Dull blades are securely bolted into protective holder

3. Set up section transportation system

3.1 Feeder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

3.2 Section pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

3.3 Transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4. Set up stacking system

4.1 Delivery is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

4.2 Section transfer and control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5. Set up machine for trimming

5.1 Trimmer knives are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.2 Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications

5.3 Stops and lays are set to remove desired trim

6. Conduct sample run

6.1 Material to be used for sample is organised correctly

6.2 Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

6.3 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures

6.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

6.5 Adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 components is checked 
Appropriate knives are selected and secured to the machine 
Dull blades are securely bolted into protective holder 
Feeder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Section pick-up and transportation system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Transfer systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Delivery is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Section transfer and control system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Trimmer knives are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Clamping pressures are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 
Stops and lays are set to remove desired trim 
Material to be used for sample is organised correctly 
Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures 
Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 
Adjustment changes are carried out according to product and machine specifications 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPCBF223 - Set up machine for cutting (trimming)
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ICPCBF223 - Set up machine for cutting (trimming)

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