Printing & Publishing
Print Finishing & Binding skills assessment
Finishing turns printed sheets into products. This scorecard covers guillotine work, folding, binding, laminating and quality checks.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Print Finishing & Binding skills you can score
These are the default Print Finishing & Binding skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Guillotine Operation
Sets and operates guillotines accurately and safely.
Folding and Creasing
Sets up folding and creasing machines to the job specification.
Binding Methods
Performs perfect, saddle-stitch, wire and case binding to specification.
Laminating and Coating
Applies laminate and coatings smoothly without bubbles or curl.
Die Cutting and Specialty Finishes
Operates die cutters and finishes such as foiling and embossing.
Collating and Packing
Collates and packs finished jobs correctly for delivery.
Quality Inspection
Inspects finished work against the sample and specification.
Machine Set-Up and Adjustment
Sets up and adjusts machines for each job.
Waste Control
Reduces waste of paper and materials during set-up and runs.
Safety Practices
Follows machine guarding and safe work practices.
Job Specification Reading
Reads job specifications and instructions correctly.
Productivity
Keeps a good pace while maintaining quality.
Levels included with Print Finishing & Binding
Print Finishing & Binding starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for printing & publishing, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Production Manager
How Print Finishing & Binding works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a department is scored on the Print Finishing & Binding skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your departments against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Print Finishing & Binding skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's department.
Print Finishing & Binding scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Print Finishing & Binding scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Print Finishing & Binding scorecard covers 12 skills: Guillotine Operation, Folding and Creasing, Binding Methods, Laminating and Coating, Die Cutting and Specialty Finishes, Collating and Packing, Quality Inspection, Machine Set-Up and Adjustment, Waste Control, Safety Practices, Job Specification Reading and Productivity. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Print Finishing & Binding?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one department and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Print Finishing & Binding?
Print Finishing & Binding starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice, Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader, Supervisor and Production Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Print Finishing & Binding skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In printing & publishing the app talks about team members, departments and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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