People credited with this unit standard are able to: check job documentation and confirm requirements for the job are available; select and use hand tools and equipment for hand binding books; choose endpaper style to match binding and produce books; hand glue and trim books; hand round and back books; line the spines; select and prepare covering materials; hand make hard cover cases; case-in and press books; produce soft covers for hand binding; and set up and operate a book press.
