This unit applies to the converting and finishing of digitally printed products in a digital environment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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 materials is checked and recorded

2. Produce a test copy

2.1. 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 occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

2.3. Sample is inspected and/or tested to ensure the job meets job specifications and enterprise standards

2.4. Results are interpreted to determine adjustment requirements

2.5. Adjustments are carried out according to product and equipment specifications

3. Maintain finishing process

3.1. Finishing is maintained according to OHS requirements, manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

3.2. Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures

3.3. Finishing difficulties are anticipated and action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention

3.4. Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures

3.5. Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

3.6. Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures

3.7. Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

4. Identify and rectify problems and faults

4.1. 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

4.3. Finishing equipment operation is checked to ensure correct operation

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery, such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication skills for reporting faulty equipment performance and completing production records and other documentation

planning and organising skills for providing information about time and materials requirements for set up, production and finishing to ensure efficient operation

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with other workers

numeracy skills for calculating production run and completing documentation

technical skills for using electronic finishing equipment

problem-solving skills for recognising finishing faults and determining adjustments

Required knowledge

OHS factors needed to be addressed when adjusting machinery

safety measures that should be taken when setting up and operating finishing equipment

information concerning binding that is found in the job documentation or production control system

circumstances in which a machine needs to be adjusted

factors that determine the correct binding technique for a job

advantages and disadvantages of wiro and comb binding

advantages and disadvantages of saddle and side stitching

problems that may occur when folding a digitally printed job

effect heat may have on a digitally printed product

correct cutting sequence and lay edges when trimming a job

grain direction in paper and board

effects of grain direction on finishing processes

different types of finishing adhesives and their applications

problems that can occur if equipment is not properly cleaned and maintained

location of manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to digital product finishing

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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 the 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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities, equipment and materials used for converting and finishing of digitally printed products, such as trimmers, small guillotines, electronic staple machines and wiro binding units

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when converting and finishing a digitally printed product.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print.

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Materials may include:

paper

card

plastic

staples

wire spirals

comb spirals

glue.

Equipment may include:

a range of finishing equipment found in a digital environment, such as:

trimmers

wiro

comb binders

folders.

Finishing difficulties may include:

warping

page curl

creasing

cracking.

Problems may include:

blunt or damaged blades

misaligned or jammed staples

adhesive application

sheet separation.

Unit sector

Printing

This unit contains employability skills.