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Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3014
State Code
BBA86
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
040323 - Glazing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
200
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to form glass tubes into specific shapes, fill them with gas, and provide a source of power to the tubes to produce illuminated signs commonly referred to as neon signs. It covers using tools and equipment to shape the glass tubes, and then attaching electrodes and pumping gas through the tubes before sealing and powering up the signs for display. It also covers installing the sign to a backing for display purposes and maximum visual effect.The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce illuminated signs using neon gas. 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 work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications.
  • 1.2 Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • 1.4 Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.
2 Mark out design.
  • 2.1 Design is set out to scale on fire retardant sheeting using layout methods according to job requirements.
  • 2.2 Sections are calculated and marked out to design specifications.
  • 2.3 Joint locations are determined from layout and marked out on pattern.
  • 2.4 Electrodes are marked out to indicate double backed or right angled position.
3 Bend glass.
  • 3.1 Glass is heated over a gas flame until pliable.
  • 3.2 Glass is bent to form shape consistent with pattern and specifications, and any errors in shaping are rectified.
4 Attach electrodes and connect glass.
  • 4.1 Electrodes are attached to pattern specification and requirements of Australian standards.
  • 4.2 Glass tubing is connected using procedures and techniques according to job requirements.
5 Prepare glass for lighting system.
  • 5.1 Pumping station is activated and section is connected to pumping station according to job requirements and safety procedures.
  • 5.2 Glass is vacuumed and pumped with gas using equipment and materials consistent with job requirements.
  • 5.3 Glass is sealed and bombarded using equipment consistent with job requirements and industry standards.
  • 5.4 Glass is cooled safely and aged according to job requirements.
  • 5.5 Neon sections are tested to determine transformer loadings according to Australian standards and safety procedures.
  • 5.6 Doubled sections of glass are blackened to form design shape.
6 Secure finished sign and clean up.
  • 6.1 Neon glass sign is securely attached to panel using attachments and supports according to job requirements.
  • 6.2 Sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 6.3 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
W9540 CPCCSI3014A Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification