Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Elements and Performance Criteria ‘3.2 Adhesive is mixed with colour according to job requirements and applied to prepared surface.' moved to 4.1 as an additional subpoint.

Element and Performance Criteria 4.2 corrected to read 'Size is applied carefully to surfaceand gilding size is checked to be within design.'

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 2.0.

Revised unit of competency. Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCSI3006A Apply gilding to signage.

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 and timeframes are identified from work instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

1.3

Tools, equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.

1.4

Sign surface is prepared to receive gilding.

2

Transfer sign design to surface.

2.1

Draft design is set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design.

2.2

Draft design is drawn to scale and transferred to prepared surface using direct and indirect layout methods.

2.3

Decorative process is applied and defects in application are identified and rectified in line with job requirements.

3

Apply water gilding to sign.

3.1

Gilding material is cut to required size and shape as specified.

3.2

Gilding material is applied to surface, faults in application are identified and rectified, and excess gilding material is trimmed and removed.

3.3

Surface area and sign are cleaned according to job requirements.

4

Apply surface gilding to sign.

4.1

Adhesive is mixed with colour according to job requirements and applied to prepared surface

4.2

Size is applied carefully to surface and gilding size is checked to be within design.

4.3

Gilding material is applied to size using rubbing techniques, ensuring no gaps and that design shape is fully covered.

4.4

Applied gilding leaf is burnished to ensure loose particles are removed.

4.5

Design shape is trimmed carefully where applicable, and cleaning procedure and materials are applied to clean the gilded and surrounding surface.

5

Clean up.

5.1

Finished gilded sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to workplace, statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

5.2

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are 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:

• transfer key principles and techniques of letter spacing and writing to new gilded sign designs.

Numeracy skills to:

• perform measurements and calculations in the process of setting out to scale and transferring design to required location.

Oral communication skills to:

• use questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand.

Reading skills to:

• interpret a range of familiar workplace documentation received in the course of applying gilding to signs, including design specifications, hand drawings, manufacturer specifications and work instructions.

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.

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

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

• lighting
• use of machines
• use of tools and equipment

• workplace environmental requirements.

Tools and equipment  must include at least two of the following:

• cotton wool or velvet
• gelatine
• gilder’s pad
• gilding knife
• gilding mop
• gilding mug
• gilding tip
• heating pots
• stove.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Elements and Performance Criteria ‘3.2 Adhesive is mixed with colour according to job requirements and applied to prepared surface.' moved to 4.1 as an additional subpoint.

Element and Performance Criteria 4.2 corrected to read 'Size is applied carefully to surfaceand gilding size is checked to be within design.'

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 2.0.

Revised unit of competency. Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCSI3006A Apply gilding to signage.