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Fabricate signs

Fabricate signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3012
State Code
BBA80
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
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fabricate signs using acrylic sheets and metal framing. Fabricated signs are used for a range of purposes, including light boxes, point of sale product trays, monoliths, pylons and individual letters.The unit supports sign manufacturers who fabricate custom-made signs in response to client design requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to fabricate sign.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from work instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Client-approved design specifications are sourced and confirmed.
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment are selected, checked for serviceability according to manufacturer recommendations, and any faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • 1.4 Selected tools and equipment are connected and configured ready for operation.
  • 1.5 Materials are selected and required quantities calculated.
  • 1.6 Required materials are sourced and checked to be free of imperfections.
  • 1.7 Specialist skills required to ensure structural integrity of fabricated sign are identified and sourced.
  • 1.8 Health and safety requirements are identified and planned according to schedule of tasks.
2 Manufacture sign elements.
  • 2.1 Cutter types and their applications are identified for the specified job.
  • 2.2 Sourced materials are cut according to design specifications using CAD/CAM cutting tools and equipment and minimising waste.
  • 2.3 Light weight metals are formed according to design specifications using tools and equipment according to job requirements.
  • 2.4 Heating tools and equipment are used to form acrylic sign components safely and to job specifications.
3 Assemble and secure sign.
  • 3.1 Fastenings and fixings are securely attached to sign according to job specifications.
  • 3.2 Sign is correctly assembled using fastenings, fixings and techniques.
4 Finish sign.
  • 4.1 Sign is trimmed and finished to required quality standards and client expectations.
  • 4.2 Sign is checked for accuracy and quality against client requirements and design specifications, and imperfections are rectified.
  • 4.3 Structural integrity of sign is tested by specialists and confirmed according to job requirements.
  • 4.4 Finished sign is cleaned for final presentation and stored safely, for collection or installation.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Work surface area is cleaned and waste materials are sorted and removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 5.2 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
W9524 CPCCSI2005A Fabricate signage Unit of competency
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification