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Engrave signs

Engrave signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3005
State Code
BBA84
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
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to engrave signs using specialist rotary engravers. It covers setting up and initialising computer software to interact with the engraving system, preparing tools and materials for engraving, and operating high speed equipment to produce detailed sign artwork that meets client requirements.The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce fine, detailed markings on various materials, including metal and non-metal. 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, confirmed with client, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Health and safety requirements are identified according to specified tasks and workplace operations, and applied to planning.
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment suited to the task are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • 1.4 Materials are selected, checked for quality, and faults are remedied or reported before starting work.
  • 1.5 Client artwork is checked for compatibility with existing software and used to produce working file.
2 Set up engraving hardware and software.
  • 2.1 Connections between engraving software and hardware are established, tested for operational functionality, and faults are identified and rectified or referred to relevant personnel.
  • 2.2 Specifications are entered into engraving software.
  • 2.3 Cutter starting position is identified and set up in engraving software.
  • 2.4 Home position is located in engraving system and set up according to the task.
3 Use engraving materials and systems.
  • 3.1 Material is set out and fixed into starting position to correct cut depth, ready for engraving.
  • 3.2 Cutter tools are positioned over materials and engraving system is operated according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.3 Operation of cutter tools is routinely checked for performance and, when necessary, tools are safely removed for sharpening or replacement.
  • 3.4 Quality of engraving is checked against client requirements and faults are identified and rectified as required.
4 Finish engraved sign.
  • 4.1 Engraved sign is cleaned of any loose surface materials.
  • 4.2 Engraved sign is paint filled according to client requirements.
  • 4.3 Engraved sign is polished and buffed and sign edges smoothed according to job requirements.
  • 4.4 Engraved sign is checked to be clean and blemish free and carefully stored to prevent surface damage.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Work area is cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are safely cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9531 CPCCSI3005A Use engraving systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification