Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of stone include but are not limited to:

marble

granite

sandstone

basalt (bluestone)

igneous rock

Quality Assurance requirements may include:

workplace operations and procedures

quality of materials

control of handling procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

attention to specifications of work

OH&S requirements to be in accordance with State/Territory legislation and regulations and may include:

workplace environment and safety

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

handling of materials

hazardous materials

Personal protective equipment may include:

boots

safety glasses/goggles

ear plugs/muffs

dust masks/respirators

gloves

cap

Tools and equipment may include but are not limited to:

measuring tape/rule

hammers

mallets

squares

drawing equipment

lettering chisels

pneumatic lettering chisels

fillet and moulding chisels

scriber

straight edge

paint brushes

guilding brushes

sanders

chisels

Suitable position for cutting of letters may be:

inclined surface

level surface

Templates or stencils may be made from:

paper

zinc plate

aluminium plate

cardboard

Critical Aspects of Evidence
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the critical aspects of:
demonstrate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to workplace operations
select and use appropriate tools, equipment and processes consistent with requirements of activity
apply organisational quality procedures and processes within context of applying guilding
prepare stone surface to specifications prior to setting out processes
reproduce accurate designs and lettering to finished sizes
check spelling and balance of lettering prior to cutting of letters
adopt and use safe and effective procedures to cut letters and designs accurately
apply correct procedures to mixing of paint and application without overmarking or spillage
give attention to handling and application of gold leaf for guilding
identify typical faults and problems that occur and necessary action taken to rectify
complete guilding and finish of stone to specifications

Pre-requisite Relationship of Units
BCG1005A Use hand and power tools
BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations
BCF3035A Dress stone manually

Underpinning Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
workplace and equipment safety requirements
drawings and specifications
types of stone and their characteristics
dressing of stone
guilding techniques
materials
effect of various metals on the human body and organs
traditional and contemporary font styles
measurement and balancing of lettering
tools and equipment
hazardous materials
The ability to:
work safely
interpret drawings and specifications
organise work
set out work including drafting
dress stone
use tools and equipment
apply guilding
communicate effectively

Resource Implications
The following resources should be provided:
workplace location
tools and equipment appropriate to setting out and application processes
stone and appropriate materials required for activity
drawings and specifications relevant to proposed activity

Method of Assessment
Competency should be assessed through direct observation and questions related to underpinning knowledge.
Competency should be assessed under general guidance checking at various stages of the process and at completion of the activity against performance criteria and specifications.

Context of Assessment
Competency should be demonstrated in guilding as required in the workplace.
Competency may be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace setting.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(0)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)