Evidence of the ability to:

correctly set up machine for basic fastening according to job specifications and within the production timeframe

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

demonstrate all safety devices on the machine

set up machine on TWO occasions for adhesive OR mechanical OR thermal fastening, using different weights and sizes of substrate according to manufacturer’s and job specifications, enterprise procedures and listed performance criteria

use computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems, if available and appropriate.

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:

All Systems

identify work health and safety (WHS) factors for:

setting up the machine

setting up the delivery systems

before readjusting the machine

working with hot melt adhesives

determine important information concerning binding requirements found in the job documentation or production control system

identify elements to consider when planning a binding sample

list checks needed when using the delivery systems on the various machines

identify ways completed work can be secured for dispatch

explain binding techniques for different types of jobs

determine in-line units available for these binding processes

identify circumstances under which the machine would need to be adjusted

determine quality aspects to consider in the completed binding job

list steps to ensure important features of the production control system are addressed

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

For Reel Systems Only

describe webbing procedures commonly used in the delivery area

identify areas to consider when setting up the web control system

For Sheet Systems Only

determine problems likely to be encountered when setting up the sheeter

For Adhesive Or Thermal Only

identify special delivery problems associated with adhesive machines and requirements to overcome these problems

determine WHS safeguards necessary with hot melt adhesives

explain methods of adhesive metering on the machine

explain care to ensure a neat and clean adhesive binding job

For Mechanical Only

list parts of the wire stitcher that need to be adjusted to process books of different thicknesses

determine required positioning of the wire stitches on the book

explain the difference between a staple and a wire stitch

determine the appropriate wire calliper for a particular job.

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.

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