Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce and lay out signs that form hand-rendered pictorial images on a range of substrates as part of signage installations. 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 manually render pictorials for sign manufacture, 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. Specifications, drawings and instructions interpreted and job requirements and sequence, are determined. 1.4. Material quantities are estimated in accordance with size of sign and materials to be used. 1.5. Sample is accurately checked from copy and substrates identified and prepared in accordance with planned material application. 1.6. Tools and equipment and materials selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements and relevant Australian standards . 1.7. Layout is set out to scale using appropriate setting out techniques. 1.8. Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements. 1.9. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are referred to as required. 1.10. Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures. |
2. Identify materials and methods of application for effective pictorial signage. |
2.1. Substrates, backgrounds, materials and equipment used in preparation for pictorial signs are identified and assembled. 2.2. Compatible surfaces, paints, solvents, mediums and various methods of their application for pictorials are identified and applied. 2.3. Appropriate colour combinations in the effectiveness of colour on/for pictorials are identified and applied. 2.4. Methods of transferring and reproducing pictorials are identified and applied. |
3. Produce effective drawn illustrations for pictorial signage. |
3.1. Appropriate drawing instruments, mediums and background materials are selected and prepared. 3.2. Given illustrations are reproduced using appropriate drawing techniques, applying appropriate and accurate proportion and perspective. 3.3. Light and shade effects to given illustration creating visual realism are applied using appropriate technique suitable to the selected medium. |
4. Apply mediums to paint illustrations. |
4.1. Appropriate mediums and equipment are selected and applied to produce various painting techniques . 4.2. Accurate visual texture, light and shade are achieved. 4.3. Appropriate colours are determined and applied, achieving correct tones and tonal order. 4.4. Lettering/letter decoration and illustration are applied to pictorial sign accurately and cleanly. |
5. Clean up finished sign. |
5.1. Sign and surrounding surface environment/area is cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements . 5.2. 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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Substrates include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Relevant Australian standards include: |
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Painting techniques 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 |