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Install LED technology into signs

Install LED technology into signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3011
State Code
BBA96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and install light emitting diode (LED) systems into signs. It covers identifying the appropriate LED system to achieve job requirements, laying out and installing the system into position, and connecting and circuit testing the system to ensure consistent distribution of light.The unit supports sign manufacturers producing illuminated signs. It applies to signs illuminated using LED technology, including light boxes and fabricated letters which, depending on how the modules are positioned inside the letter, will produce either face-illuminated or halo-lit signs. Where LED lighting is less than 240 volts, no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement. Should lighting be above 240 volts, relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that apply to this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from specifications and client brief, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Sign installation details are identified and applied to planning.
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements, and faults are identified and rectified before starting work.
  • 1.4 Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning according to job requirements.
  • 1.5 Statutory and local authority requirements relating to the display of illuminated sign are identified and applied to planning.
2 Select and prepare LED modules.
  • 2.1 LED system is selected according to job specifications and prepared for use.
  • 2.2 Quantity of transformers required is calculated according to job specifications, and type of LED system is selected.
3 Fix LED system to sign.
  • 3.1 Sign is checked to be free of damage, and is cleaned and allowed to dry.
  • 3.2 LED modules are laid out and checked for completeness according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • 3.3 LED modules are safely fixed to sign according to type of illumination required and manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.4 Unused wires are safely capped or looped to avoid creating shadows on sign face.
4 Connect and test LED wires
  • 4.1 Module wires are connected to transformers and regulated according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 4.2 Module wires are tested to be fully functioning and any defects are identified and rectified.
5 Position and check sign.
  • 5.1 Sign is mounted to surface or placed into position according to job requirements.
  • 5.2 Sign is illuminated and checked for consistent distribution of light according to job requirements.
  • 5.3 Inadequately lit areas of the sign and possible causes are identified and lighting is rectified according to job requirements.
6 Clean up.
  • 6.1 Finished sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 6.2 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9538 CPCCSI3012A Apply electrical theory for illuminated signage Unit of competency
W9539 CPCCSI3013A Install LED systems Unit of competency
W9537 CPCCSI3011A Use LED technology for signage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification