Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use a range of paper and edge decorating techniques including marbling, gilding, gauffering, staining, sprinkling, spraying, burnishing and paste paper.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Converting, Binding and Finishing
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 Surface to be decorated is prepared 1.2 Edges are trimmed, scraped and sanded as appropriate to the technique being used 1.3 Appropriate size, mordant or glair is prepared and applied |
2. Carry out marbling |
2.1 Bath is prepared with gum or water as appropriate to technique being used 2.2 Equipment is selected and set up according to job and manufacturer’s specifications 2.3 Colours are mixed to correct consistency for required spread 2.4 Books are tied up if edges are to be marbled 2.5 Bath is prepared according to job specifications 2.6 Substrate is correctly dipped and removed, then rinsed and dried |
3. Gild edges with leaf |
3.1 Book is loaded into laying press 3.2 Red bole or black lead (graphite) is correctly applied and treated 3.3 Gold and glair are correctly applied and burnished |
4. Gild edges mechanically |
4.1 Substrate is loaded into press 4.2 Substrate is prepared according to technical requirements 4.3 Gilding machine is set up with appropriate pressure, heat and dwell time 4.4 Gilding foil is applied to substrate using correct technique 4.5 Appropriate additives are used if foil fails to take |
5. Carry out gauffering |
5.1 Design to be transferred is drawn up using correct technique 5.2 Tools are selected and prepared 5.3 Book is locked into laying press 5.4 Impressions are made ensuring even result |
6. Carry out staining or sprinkling or spraying |
6.1 Books or papers are positioned and clamped or weighted 6.2 Covering colour is prepared according to job specifications 6.3 Colour is applied with sponge, spray gun, roller or sprinkling brush as appropriate, ensuring even application and adequate time to dry |
7. Apply graphite |
7.1 Book is locked into laying press 7.2 Graphite powder is applied using the correct technique 7.3 Edges are burnished to required effect |
8. Carry out burnishing |
8.1 Book is locked into laying press 8.2 Bloodstone or agate tools are selected as appropriate 8.3 Beeswax is suppled in fine film or worked through waxed paper 8.4 Edges of book are burnished using appropriate pressure |
9. Make paste paper |
9.1 Paste is prepared to correct consistency and colour 9.2 Required patterns are created using brushes, combs, dies or pulling off |
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 |
2.2, 2.5, 6.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2-4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 6.1-6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 8.2-8.4, 9.1, 9.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICPCBF371 Decorate paper |
ICPCF371C Decorate paper |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a74b7a0f-a253-47e3-8be0-5d426e24131d