List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. |
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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. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must engrave three signs each containing four lines of text, with a border and a centred graphic or logo as follows.
at least one sign must be engraved on one of the following metal surfaces:
aluminium
brass
stainless steel
at least one sign must be engraved on one of the following non-metal surfaces:
acrylic
engraving laminate.
In doing the above work, the person must:
select and prepare cutter tools and equipment for the task
set up engraving software with accurate parameters for the task, including speed, depth and number of passes appropriate to the task
engrave and finish the sign to client requirements using cleaning and polishing materials.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
application of the following typography elements in sign-writing and engraving, including:
font types
principles of layout
size and spacing
engraving processes and their use of:
cutter types
engraving depths
engraving materials and their uses
engraving software
guillotine systems
types, uses and limitations of engraving systems
manufacturer specifications for the safe use and maintenance of engravers and cutters
processes to check and ensure correct grammar, spelling and punctuation and their application in engraving signs
safe operating procedures for the use of high speed cutting tools and equipment used in engraving
safety data sheets (SDS) relevant to the use of engraving tools.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
cutting tools
engraving system
industry-recognised engraving software
laser engravers
personal protective equipment, including:
chemical proof gloves
dustcoats
glasses
hearing protection
rotary engravers
materials:
acrylic
aluminium
brass
cleaning chemicals, including thinners and methylated spirits
cutting lubricants
engraving laminate
glass
paints to fill engraved letters or graphics
stainless steel
contingencies:
faults in hardware and software
need to change cutter tools to rectify faults or resharpen
specifications:
client requirements
SDS
physical conditions:
workshop with workspace and lighting suitable for using engraving systems and producing engraved signs
timeframe:
according to job requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.