Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare screens and apply paint to sign faces, creating decoratively designed signs. 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 prepare printing screens and screen-print, 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, specifications, instructions and client briefs. 1.4. Specifications, drawings and instructions are interpreted and job requirements and sequence, determined. 1.5. Design for printing is identified and accurately reproduced for screen face. 1.6. Product range is assessed and selected in accordance with job requirements and relevant Australian standards . 1.7. Tools and equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements. 1.8. Material to be screen-printed is prepared and located to position for printing. 1.9. Material for screen face is marked by transferring design and is cut accurately to set out shape. 1.10. Colours of paint or ink are selected and tested to match specification. 1.11. Multiple screen-printing is identified and number of screens required, determined and produced to specifications. 1.12. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements are determined and followed. 1.13. Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures. |
2. Screen-print. |
2.1. Stencils/screens are prepared and manufactured to job specification. 2.2. Paint or ink is prepared to specification ready for application. 2.3. Printing process is set up for operation with material and screen aligned to specification. 2.4. Screens are printed onto substrates to achieve accurate registration in accordance with job specification. |
3. Identify and solve problems. |
3.1. Painting application problems and faults are resolved by reference to painting manuals and manufacturer instructions. |
4. Clean up finished sign. |
4.1. Sign and surrounding surface environment/area cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance is with statutory and regulatory authority requirements . 4.2. 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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Relevant Australian standards include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Material includes: |
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Substrates include: |
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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 |