ICPCBF465 — Set up and produce hand-bound book

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What an assessment for ICPCBF465 must cover

91 assessable components: 9 elements (33 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 54 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for job

1.1Job specifications are read and interpreted from job documentation
1.2All necessary materials are assembled according to job specifications

2 Complete adhesive binding/tipping

2.1Sheets are fanned and masked every 3-4 mm
2.2Thin even coating of adhesive is applied on area of sheet designated for tipping
2.3Correct adhesive is applied to achieve a good bond
2.4Tipped sheet is accurately positioned

3 Number book

3.1Sheets are placed in correct sequence and numbered correctly according to job specifications
3.2Numbering machine is set for appropriate number of copies
3.3Sheets are knocked up squarely without damage

4 Index book

4.1Index is spaced correctly and evenly
4.2Durable square, clean and neat cut tabs or cut-outs are constructed
4.3Headings are constructed legible and permanent

5 Apply adhesive binding/padding by hand

5.1Product is knocked up squarely to spine and head with boards inserted between pads
5.2Spine folds are completely removed from sections in guillotine
5.3Adequate spine margin is preserved
5.4Appropriate number of saw cuts are made in work
5.5Edge of spine is roughened sufficiently to improve adhesion
5.6Thin even application of appropriate adhesive is applied
5.7Book is fanned before gluing (except for pads) to ensure increased surface coverage
5.8Thoroughness of adhesive is assessed after book has dried

6 Sew sections

6.1Appropriate sewing supports are selected and spaced according to job specifications
6.2Consistent thread tension is maintained during sewing
6.3Sections are aligned at the head
6.4Swelling is monitored and controlled

7 Forward book

7.1Spine is glued, rounded and backed
7.2Spine lining is attached
7.3Text block is covered (board attached)
7.4Text block is cased in

8 Block book

8.1Image is blocked into required position according to job specifications

9 Hand finish book

9.1Hand finish book according to job specifications
9.2Typeface size and type are appropriate
9.3Design is in keeping with the period of publication
9.4Embellishment is evenly applied

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to: correctly set up and produce at least THREE hand-bound books within the accepted production timeframe, according to job specifications and enterprise procedures; use a range of substrates and pulling down and section sewing on the multi-section books (minimum of ten sections). Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

Work health and safety (WHS)
explain WHS concerns relating to hand binding
Adhesive binding/tipping
explain ‘viscosity’
explain the role of grain direction in relation to the tipping operation
identify recommended tipping width for endpapers and the recommended adhesive to use in tipping
Numbering
explain what needs to be checked when the numbering machine is: set for duplicate/triplicate numbering; re-inked
explain how a given number is set on the machine
Indexing
list different types of indices and ways to reinforce an index
explain how an index is evenly and correctly spaced down the sheet
Adhesive binding/padding
identify adhesives not recommended for padding, and explain why some of these adhesives are not suitable
explain the terms ‘pH’, ‘viscosity’, ‘open time’, ‘tack’, ‘specific adhesion’, ‘molecular adhesion’ and ‘mechanical adhesion’
list techniques to ensure permanent adhesion of the padded sheets
name ways the padding operation can be accelerated
Sewing
identify different methods of hand sewing
describe important considerations to be addressed when setting up for sewing
describe the importance of using a sewing frame
identify the ‘cord’ (calliper) thread suitable for sewing 8pp sections
describe checks to make when sewing thread is joined during the sewing operation
identify checks to make when the sewing operation is finished off
describe the result of sewing being too loose/too tight
Book forwarding
describe the important result to achieve when gluing the book spine, and what occurs if the spine glue is too thick/too thin
explain how to recognise a correct round in a book spine
outline problems likely if too much round is applied to the spine
outline problems likely if insufficient round is applied to the spine
name different spine linings and reasons for spine linings
describe special techniques applied to 2-on 2-off spine linings
explain the important considerations to be given to spine linings
identify the correct direction of the grain in spine linings
describe the result if the grain direction in the spine lining is incorrect
describe how to recognise a good corner
identify the recommended turn-in
identify steps to ensure a clean job
describe how to ‘trim-out’ a case
explain the correct board calliper on a book
identify the micron board recommended on a book 5mm thick
explain what to monitor when casing-in a book
Blocking
explain which procedures ensure a good blocking result
describe the checks to do when positioning type on a book spine, and when positioning type on the front of a book
explain ‘blind blocking’
Hand finishing
name methods of hand finishing a book cover
explain criteria used to ensure an appropriate typeface is selected
explain criteria used to ensure the design chosen corresponds with the era of the book
explain what considerations to give to hand finishing a book
describe the result of uneven impressions
Information sources
identify manuals and safety documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and the information included in them.

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets text and diagrams to establish job requirements from information contained in specifications
Numeracy: Uses mathematical concepts to estimate measurement, calculate quantities and to ensure correct sequence of number sheets
Get the work done: Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks Implements actions as per instructions, making slight adjustments if necessary Plans, identifies and assembles resources required to complete tasks Makes routine decisions directly related to completion of set tasks

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What does an assessment tool for ICPCBF465 need to cover?

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