Carton Manufacture Advanced Apprenticeship

Year 1

differentiate between the substrates regularly used in carton
manufacture
1.2 explain the properties of the adhesives used in carton
manufacture
1.3 analyse the factors to consider when selecting an adhesive
1.4 describe the different capabilities of the rules used in die forme
manufacturer
1.5 describe the component parts of a ‘die forme’
1.6 identify the different types of ‘ejection materials’
1.7 identify the different types of ‘matrix materials’ used for creasing.
1.8 describe the types of materials used for enhancing carton
appearance
1.9 explain the equipment and software used to produce sample
carton copies
1.10 explain the function of ‘matrix cutting’ equipment.
1.11 explain the ‘operational function’ of the machines used in cutting,
creasing and enhancing
1.12 describe the types of equipment used in folding and gluing
application.

learner can:
5.1 define the term ‘Quality Product’
5.2 differentiate between the terms ‘quality control’ and ‘quality
assurance’
5.3 explain the importance of carrying out quality control checks during
manufacture
5.4 describe the quality checks that should be carried out at each
stage of production output
5.5 explain the term ‘inspection’ outlining why it is important to
production output
5.6 define the term ‘testing’ giving typical examples of the methods in
use
5.7 explain the reason for regular sampling during production output.
5.8 describe the terminology used within inspection sampling
5.9 evaluate the factors which can have an effect on quality
5.10 describe the importance of maintaining performance records