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Apply gilding to signage
Apply gilding to signage
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSI3006A
CPCCSI3006A
State Code
W9532
W9532
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/10/2011
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
11/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare background surfaces; masking, drafting and applying gilding to lettering, shapes, heraldic and other decorative forms of signage.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work.
- 1.1. Quality assurance requirements of signage operations are recognised and adhered to.
- 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements in accordance with application tasks and workplace operations are recognised and adhered to.
- 1.3. Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs.
- 1.4. Specifications, drawings and instructions interpreted and job requirements and sequence, determined.
- 1.5. Layout set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design.
- 1.6. Gilding materials product range is assessed and selected in accordance with job requirements and relevant Australian standards.
- 1.7. Tools and equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
- 1.8. Substrates are identified and prepared in accordance with planned material application.
- 1.9. Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures.
- 1.10. Potential material shrinkage is determined to ensure quality of completed work.
2. Identify and draw to scale lettering and decorative forms of signage.
- 2.1. Drafted designs are set out and drawn to appropriate scale and transferred to prepared surface using direct and indirect layout methods.
- 2.2. Decorative process is applied to create desired finish to specifications.
3. Use gilding tools and equipment.
- 3.1. Tools and equipment are selected for cutting and shaping process.
- 3.2. Materials are safely held in correct position ready for cutting and shaping operation.
4. Apply water gilding to signage.
- 4.1. Gilding material is cut to required size and shape as specified and sign surface is prepared to receive gilding.
- 4.2. Appropriate size is mixed, with colour added as designed and applied to prepared surface.
- 4.3. Gilding material is applied to surface and excess material is trimmed and removed.
- 4.4. Appropriate cleaning procedure and materials are selected and applied to gilded sign surface.
5. Apply surface gilding to signage.
- 5.1. Size is applied carefully to surface using appropriate application techniques to contain within design.
- 5.2. Gilding material is applied to size using appropriate rubbing techniques, ensuring no gaps and design shape is fully covered.
- 5.3. Applied gilding leaf is burnished to ensure loose particles are removed.
- 5.4. Design shape is trimmed carefully where applicable, and appropriate cleaning procedure and materials are selected and applied to clean the gilded and surrounding surface.
6. Clean up finished gilded signage.
- 6.1. Sign and surrounding surface environment/area are cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- 6.2. Re-usable and recyclable materials are salvaged and stored.
- 6.3. Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are cleaned, maintained and stored.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Quality assurance requirements include:
attention to work specifications
Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry
control of handling procedures
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategies
procedures for installing and finishing
quality of materials
use and maintenance of equipment
workplace operations and procedures.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of machines
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Job requirements include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements
equipment defect identification
safety plans and policies
work site inspection.
Gilding materials include:
enamel paints or suitable paints for glass
loose leaf metals, such as:
gold
silver
aluminium
Dutch metal
copper
variegated leaf
water-based size.
Relevant Australian standards include:
regulatory requirements
standard drawings and details
urban design manuals.
Tools and equipment include:
cotton wool or velvet
gelatine
gilder's pad
gilding knife
gilding mop
gilding mug
gilding tip
heating pots
stove.
Substrates include:
glass
metal
timber.
Sign surfaces include:
glass
painted
sanded
sealed
stained.
Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice and also can pertain to:
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Quality assurance requirements include:
attention to work specifications
Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry
control of handling procedures
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategies
procedures for installing and finishing
quality of materials
use and maintenance of equipment
workplace operations and procedures.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of machines
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Job requirements include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements
equipment defect identification
safety plans and policies
work site inspection.
Gilding materials include:
enamel paints or suitable paints for glass
loose leaf metals, such as:
gold
silver
aluminium
Dutch metal
copper
variegated leaf
water-based size.
Relevant Australian standards include:
regulatory requirements
standard drawings and details
urban design manuals.
Tools and equipment include:
cotton wool or velvet
gelatine
gilder's pad
gilding knife
gilding mop
gilding mug
gilding tip
heating pots
stove.
Substrates include:
glass
metal
timber.
Sign surfaces include:
glass
painted
sanded
sealed
stained.
Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice and also can pertain to:
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
understanding and applying:
principles of surface preparation and application of gilding
construction of alphabets
theory of letter spacing
sound techniques in preparing sign surface to receive gilding
sound and accurate techniques to produce design to sign and gilding requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying gilding
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to applying gilding
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
understanding and applying:
principles of surface preparation and application of gilding
construction of alphabets
theory of letter spacing
sound techniques in preparing sign surface to receive gilding
sound and accurate techniques to produce design to sign and gilding requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying gilding
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to applying gilding
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| N0392 | BCF3022A | Apply gilding to signs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBB12 | CPCCSG3006 | Apply gilding to signs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W597 | CPC32108 | Certificate III in Signage | Qualification |
| D410 | CPC32111 | Certificate III in Signage | Qualification |