Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce visual signage in a variety of styles and shapes for attachment to surfaces. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the achievement of skills and knowledge to lay out and manufacture vinyl signs, and includes working with others and as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare work. |
1.1. Quality assurance requirements of signage operations are recognised and adhered to. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements in accordance with application tasks and workplace operations are recognised and adhered to. 1.3. Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications/instructions and/or client brief. 1.4. Specifications, drawings and instructions are interpreted and job requirements and sequence, determined. 1.5. Layout is set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design. 1.6. Product range is assessed and selected in accordance with job requirements and relevant Australian standards . 1.7. Tools , equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements. 1.8. Substrates are identified and prepared in accordance with planned material application. 1.9. Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements. 1.10. Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures. 1.11. Temporary or permanent application of materials is determined from job requirements. 1.12. Potential material shrinkage is determined to ensure quality of completed work. |
2. Layout sign. |
2.1. Substrate compatibility with vinyl is determined and correct vinyl type is identified according to job specifications. 2.2. Surface is appropriately cleaned and any previously applied self-adhesive tape is removed carefully, minimising risk of damage to surface. |
3. Apply appropriate software to produce vinyl signage. |
3.1. Layout of sign is produced on computer as per job specifications. 3.2. Cut files are prepared and configured correctly to plotter/output device. |
4. Operate plotter. |
4.1. Media is loaded onto plotter to ensure correct tracking. 4.2. Cutting pressure and speed settings are adjusted to suit media. 4.3. Cut area dimensions are determined to suit given media. 4.4. Vinyl layout is cut using appropriate processes, tools and equipment to ensure minimum waste. |
5. Apply vinyl. |
5.1. Vinyl is applied and lettering or background is weeded out using appropriate tools and minimising risk of damage to vinyl. 5.2. Transfer or application tape is applied to either lettering or graphics and vinyl is applied to surface consistent with layout design to specifications. 5.3. Surface of vinyl is finished consistent with job requirements. |
6. Clean up finished sign. |
6.1. Sign and surrounding surface environment/area is cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements . 6.2. Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are cleaned, maintained and stored. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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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:
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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:
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:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Quality assurance requirements include: |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
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Job requirements include: |
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Clients include: |
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Relevant Australian standards include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Substrates include: |
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Vinyl types include: |
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Vinyl layout cut includes: |
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Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |