Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

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.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• engrave a sign that contains complex lettering and graphics requiring new techniques.

Numeracy skills to:

• calculate and measure required distances between sign elements.

Oral communication skills to:

• confirm sign job requirements with client and colleagues.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret a range of source documents, including client briefs, manufacturer specifications, safety data sheets, and software prompts and instructions.

Writing skills to:

• report faults in engraving systems to manufacturers and colleagues.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Job requirements  must include:

• purpose of sign
• quality requirements
• size and style of sign.

Health and safety requirements  must include:

• selection, correct fitting, and use of PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
• emergency procedures, including:

• evacuation
• first aid
• location and use of firefighting equipment

• sufficient lighting to perform detailed engraving work
• processes for the safe:

• set-up and operation of cutting tools and equipment
• handling and storage of materials

• safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

• exposure to dust
• working in proximity to others
• working with high speed cutting equipment.

Specifications  must include:

• cut depth
• material type and thickness.