Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a machine for basic adhesive, mechanical or thermal fastening. Some equipment may also involve cutting, trimming, folding and/or gathering (collating) which may be assessed at the same time.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Set up delivery systems | 2.1 Delivery systems are set up and adjusted according to job specifications 2.2 Substrate is removed from the process according to job specifications |
3. Set up equipment and in-line units | 3.1 Fastening system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications 3.2 Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic processes and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications 3.3 Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units |
4. Conduct sample run | 4.1 Raw material to be used for sample is organised 4.2 Machine is set up and operated to produce a specified sample according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 4.3 Sample is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures 4.4 Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements 4.5 Adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3 | Recognises and evaluates text to establish job requirements from information contained in systems or documents |
Oral Communication | 3.3 | Participates effectively in spoken interactions to confirm or clarify understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 4.2, 4.3 | Complies with legislative requirements and follows organisational policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 3.3 | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.5 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined tasks Implements actions as per instructions, making slight adjustments if necessary Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems |
Range Statement
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.
Delivery systems MUST include EITHER: | reel OR sheet. |
Setting up and adjusting MUST include EITHER: | unwind and delivery reels webbing procedures web control system OR feeder and delivery systems sheet/section pick-up and transportation systems transfer systems sheet/section transfer and control system. |
Sectors
Converting, Binding and Finishing