NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 1 of 8 National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing) (Level 3) with strands in Print Finishing Sheet-fed, Print finishing Reel-fed, Folder Operator, Guillotine Operator, Hand Bookbinding, and Machine Bookbinding Level 3 Credits 41-79 This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2018. Version 2 was republished in May 2016 to include reverse transition arrangements to ensure that learners would not be disadvantaged. Version 2 of this qualification has been republished to extend the last date of enrolment on programmes from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2016, also to extend the last date for assessment from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2018. Transition Arrangements This national qualification has been replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Binding and Finishing (Level 3) [Ref: 1816]. The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016. People currently working towards this replaced qualification must complete the requirements by December 2018. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 June 2005 December 2018 Republished 1 April 2013 December 2018 Review 2 January 2014 December 2018 Republished 2 November 2015 December 2018 Republished 2 May 2016 December 2018 It is the intention of that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to using the contact details below. Standard Setting Body PO Box 9005 Newmarket Auckland 1149 Telephone 0800 5261800 Email qualifications@competenz.org.nz
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 2 of 8 National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing) (Level 3) with strands in Print Finishing Sheet-fed, Print finishing Reel-fed, Folder Operator, Guillotine Operator, Hand Bookbinding, and Machine Bookbinding Level 3 Credits 41-79 Purpose This national certificate is designed for trainees who are employed in the binding and finishing sector of the printing industry and builds on the skills gained in the National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Print Finishing) (Level 2) [Ref: 0059]. Strands are included in this qualification to provide training options for print finishing trainees and to provide flexibility within the different print finishing companies. The core compulsory knowledge and skills for all strands include routine maintenance, and imposition schemes. Holders of this certificate who have met the requirements for the print finishing sheet-fed and print finishing reel-fed strands may go on to complete the National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing) (Level 4) with strands in Print Finishing Sheet-fed and Print Finishing Reel-fed [Ref: 1172]. This qualification has been designed to be undertaken by trainees on-job, supported by distance education studies. Replacement Information This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Binding and Finishing (Level 3) [Ref: 1816]. This qualification replaced the: National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Folder Operator) (Level 3) [Ref: 0062] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Guillotine Operator) (Level 3) [Ref: 0056] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Hand Bookbinding) (Level 3) [Ref: 0058] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Machine Bookbinding) (Level 3) [Ref: 0060] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Print Finishing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0055]
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 3 of 8 Special Notes Prerequisite: National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Print Finishing) (Level 2) [Ref: 0059] or equivalent knowledge and skills. Credit Range Core Compulsory Print Finishing Sheet-fed Print Finishing Reel-fed Level 3 credits 13 48 25 Level 4 credits - - 3 Minimum totals 13 48 28 Folder Operator Guillotine Operator Hand Bookbinding Level 3 credits 31 30 66 Level 4 credits 10 - - Minimum totals 41 30 66 Machine Bookbinding Compulsory Elective 1 Elective 2 Level 3 credits 20 0-15 15 Level 4 credits - 0-16 - Minimum totals 20 15-16 15 Requirements for Award of Qualification This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with the core compulsory unit standards and who have met the requirements of one of the strands. Award of NZQF National Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/. Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Summary of Requirements Compulsory standards Print Finishing Sheet-fed Strand all of the standards listed in the set Print Finishing Reel-fed Strand all of the standards listed in the set Folder Operator Strand all of the standards listed in the set Guillotine Operator Strand all of the standards listed in the set Hand Bookbinding Strand all of the standards listed in the set Machine Bookbinding Strand the core standard as listed, plus one of the standards
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 4 of 8 from Elective 1, and one of the standards from Elective 2. Detailed Requirements Core Compulsory Both standards listed below are required. 341 Carry out routine and preventive maintenance common to the 3 10 printing industry 3643 Draw imposition schemes for sheet-fed printing, print finishing and bookbinding 3 3 Print Finishing Sheet-fed Strand All the standards listed are required. 3644 Use hand skills for print finishing and bookbinding 3 6 3659 Wire stitch books for print finishing 3 2 3673 Undertake packing and despatch for print finishing 3 5 17933 Fold up to sixteen pages using three directional folds for print finishing Print Finishing Reel-fed Strand All the standards listed are required. 3 15 3673 Undertake packing and despatch for print finishing 3 5 Manufacturing > Printing > Printing - Reel-fed 2257 Draw imposition schemes for reel-fed printing (offset process) 4 3
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 5 of 8 Folder Operator Strand All the standards listed are required. 3644 Use hand skills for print finishing and bookbinding 3 6 3655 Machine fold including roll folds and slitting for print finishing 4 10 17933 Fold up to sixteen pages using three directional folds for print finishing 3 15 20057 Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles for printing 3 10 Guillotine Operator Strand Both standards listed are required. 20057 Demonstrate knowledge of business and quality principles for printing Hand Bookbinding Strand All the standards listed below are required. 3 10 3645 Hand sew books using different styles 3 18 3647 Produce loose leaf binders and flush work for bookbinding 3 8 3651 Block, using a manual blocking machine, for bookbinding 3 20 Machine Bookbinding Strand The standard listed below is required.
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 6 of 8 Machine Bookbinding Elective 1 One of the following standards is required. 3666 Set up and operate book smashing and nipping and back 3 15 gluing and drying machines for bookbinding 3670 Set up and operate a head and tail band and lining machine for bookbinding 4 16 Machine Bookbinding Elective 2 One of the following standards is required. 3665 Set up and operate a sewing machine for bookbinding 3 15 17933 Fold up to sixteen pages using three directional folds for print finishing 3 15 17931 Set up and operate single function machinery for printing production 3 15 Transition Arrangements Version 2 Version 2 was republished in order to include reverse transition arrangements (see section below) to ensure candidates would not be disadvantaged when expiring standards were no longer available and/or to allow candidates to complete the qualification by gaining credit for the replacement standard. Version 1 Version 1 was republished in April 2013 to indicate that this qualification has been reviewed and replaced. Version 1 of this qualification replaced the following qualifications: National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Folder Operator) (Level 3) [Ref: 0062] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Guillotine Operator) (Level 3) [Ref: 0056] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Hand Bookbinding) (Level 3) [Ref: 0058] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Machine Bookbinding) (Level 3) [Ref: 0060] National Certificate in Printing (Binding and Finishing: Print Finishing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0055]
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 7 of 8 This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards see exemption table below. Credit for 339 20057 3656, 3657, 3658 17930 3654 17933 3660, 3662, 3663 17931 Exempt from Reverse transition Reverse transition has been included for version 2 of this qualification to allow candidates to complete the qualification using expiring standards or replacement standards. Version 2 of this qualification contains a standard that is expiring and that has been replaced by a later standard. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring standard see table below. Credit for Exempt from 26323 3643 All trainees enrolled in programmes leading to this National qualification will be supported to complete it. CMITO will advise all employers currently involved in training programmes of the changes. Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA,, and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification (accredited). Classification This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NZQF NQ Ref 1171 Version 2 Page 8 of 8 DAS Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 191 Manufacturing > Printing 030103 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Printing Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.