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Produce airbrushed signage
Produce airbrushed signage
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSI3015A
CPCCSI3015A
State Code
WE996
WE996
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2013
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
22/03/2013
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and apply materials to produce various forms of airbrushed work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work.
- 1.1 Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs.
- 1.2 Task sequence is planned according to organisational requirements.
- 1.3 Colour is selected according to job requirements.
- 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
- 1.5 Substrates are identified and prepared according to planned airbrush application.
2 Set up and test airbrush equipment.
- 2.1 Applications of different types of airbrushes are considered and airbrush is selected for the job.
- 2.2 Components and accessories for the selected airbrush are identified, selected and set up according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
- 2.3 Function and security of fittings are checked before use according to manufacturer recommendations.
3 Prepare and apply masks for use with airbrush.
- 3.1 Masks are identified according to planned airbrush application.
- 3.2 Adhesive masks are prepared and applied according to job requirements.
- 3.3 Hand-held templates are prepared and applied according to job requirements.
4 Apply inks or paints using airbrush.
- 4.1 Airbrush inks or paints are applied to surface using application techniques consistent with job requirements.
- 4.2 Light and shade effects are applied to create visual realism using technique suitable to the selected medium.
- 4.3 Defects in application are identified and corrective action taken.
- 4.4 Airbrush work is finalised according to job specifications.
5 Clean up and store equipment.
- 5.1 Airbrush and associated components and accessories are dismantled, checked, cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations.
- 5.2 Airbrush inks, paints and solvents are stored safely according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 5.3 Work area is cleaned and waste materials are removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- 5.4 Other tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored.
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.
Organisational requirements include:
quality assurance requirements:
applying Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry, such as AS1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
applying internal company quality assurance policy and risk-management strategies
determining and adhering to work specifications
checking quality of materials
correctly using and maintaining equipment
identifying equipment defects
WHS is to be in line with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation
hazard control, including hazardous materials and substances
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas) and lighting
restricted access barriers
work site visitors and the public
working in proximity to others
use of MSDS
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements.
Tools and equipment may include:
airbrush inks
air brush, and components and accessories
buckets
compressed air and leads
measuring tapes and rules
stencil knives
straight edges.
Materials may include:
airbrush inks
mask and template mediums, such as:
acetate film
cardboard
frisk film
mask vinyl
masking tape
paints, including:
oil-based
water-based.
Different types of airbrushes may include:
single action
double action
internal mix
external mix.
Components and accessories may include:
air hose
paint pot attachment.
Airbrush work may include:
freehand techniques
geometric shapes
graphics
lettering
signage.
Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:
federal, state and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice applicable to:
airbrush signage work
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals.
Organisational requirements include:
quality assurance requirements:
applying Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry, such as AS1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
applying internal company quality assurance policy and risk-management strategies
determining and adhering to work specifications
checking quality of materials
correctly using and maintaining equipment
identifying equipment defects
WHS is to be in line with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan, and may include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation
hazard control, including hazardous materials and substances
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas) and lighting
restricted access barriers
work site visitors and the public
working in proximity to others
use of MSDS
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements.
Tools and equipment may include:
airbrush inks
air brush, and components and accessories
buckets
compressed air and leads
measuring tapes and rules
stencil knives
straight edges.
Materials may include:
airbrush inks
mask and template mediums, such as:
acetate film
cardboard
frisk film
mask vinyl
masking tape
paints, including:
oil-based
water-based.
Different types of airbrushes may include:
single action
double action
internal mix
external mix.
Components and accessories may include:
air hose
paint pot attachment.
Airbrush work may include:
freehand techniques
geometric shapes
graphics
lettering
signage.
Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:
federal, state and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice applicable to:
airbrush signage work
removal of waste products
storage of chemicals.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
comply with site safety and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
interpret specifications for the preparation and application of various airbrush techniques
apply airbrush using a variety of freehand and masked techniques
use airbrushing tools, plant and equipment to produce airbrushed signage work that complies with organisational quality standards and client requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance 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 apply lines and scrolls
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to applying lines and scrolls
MSDS
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
written and/or oral assessment of required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first-hand testimonial evidence of the candidate producing airbrushed signage work using a variety of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
comply with site safety and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
interpret specifications for the preparation and application of various airbrush techniques
apply airbrush using a variety of freehand and masked techniques
use airbrushing tools, plant and equipment to produce airbrushed signage work that complies with organisational quality standards and client requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance 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 apply lines and scrolls
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to applying lines and scrolls
MSDS
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
written and/or oral assessment of required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first-hand testimonial evidence of the candidate producing airbrushed signage work using a variety of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBB01 | CPCCSG3015 | Produce airbrushed signs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D410 | CPC32111 | Certificate III in Signage | Qualification |