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Use colour for signage

Use colour for signage

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSI2001A
State Code
W9520
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/11/2011
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
18/11/2011
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use colour for signage in a range of sign manufacture and installation activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply colour matching systems.
  • 1.1. Colour matching systems are identified.
  • 1.2. Attributes of different colour matching systems are identified and applied.
  • 1.3. Different colour matching systems are applied for specific functions.
2. Identify and apply the theory of colour to signage.
  • 2.1. Principles of colour legibility and contrast are identified and applied to signage.
  • 2.2. Principles of colour harmony are identified and applied to signage.
  • 2.3. Colour schemes are identified and applied to signage.
3. Apply computer colour matching systems.
  • 3.1. Colour matching by computer colour matching systems is applied to signage.
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.
1.1. Colour matching systems include:
black and white
cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK)
grey scale
pantone matching system (PMS)
red, green and blue (RGB).
1.2. Colour harmony includes:
analogous
complementary
monochromatic
sp lit complementary.
1.3. Colour schemes include:
analogous
complementary
monochromatic
split complementary.
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 colour
colour theory
colour matching
signage for visual impact
applying appropriate software in order to design and apply the principles of colour to signage.
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 using colour for signage
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to using colour for signage
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA81 CPCCSG3003 Colour manage signs Unit of competency