Assessor Resource

CPCCSG3006
Apply gilding to signs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare background surfaces, and mask, draft and apply gilding to lettering, shapes, heraldic and other decorative forms of signs.

The unit supports sign manufacturers who apply traditional sign-writing techniques and materials to apply gilding to signs.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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.

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, equipmentand 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

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

3.3

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

3.4

Surface area and sign are cleaned according to job requirements.

4

Apply surface gilding to sign.

4.1

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

4.2

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

4.3

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

4.4

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.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must produce one word of gilded lettering on two different sign surfaces selected from the following:

glass

metal

stained timber.

In doing the above work, the person must:

prepare the sign surface using selected materials and processes

lay out sign design accurately to scale on sign surface and apply a decorative technique to the lettering

clean finished sign and surface area.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

theory of letter spacing when laying out signs

methods and application of design transfer

range and use of gilding materials and their characteristics, including:

enamel paints or suitable paints for glass

loose leaf metals, such as:

gold

silver

aluminium

Dutch metal

copper

variegated leaf

water-based size

techniques for gilding and producing gilded surfaces, including:

finishing techniques

handling materials relevant to gilding operations

methods for identifying dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key features of signs from sign designs and drawings

purpose and application of the following when applying gilding to signs:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

techniques for measuring and setting out layout of signs to be gilded

preparation techniques for surfaces used in gilding signs, including:

glass

metal

stained timber

workplace, statutory and regulatory authority requirements relevant to handling materials used in gilding signs, including:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

terminology and use of abbreviations in the signs and graphics industry

traditional and contemporary font styles

types and characteristics of tools and equipment used to apply water gilding.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment and tools:

as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

gilding materials

sign surface specified in performance evidence

paints suitable for gilding signs

specifications:

work instructions

SDS

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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, equipmentand 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

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

3.3

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

3.4

Surface area and sign are cleaned according to job requirements.

4

Apply surface gilding to sign.

4.1

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

4.2

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

4.3

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

4.4

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 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.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must produce one word of gilded lettering on two different sign surfaces selected from the following:

glass

metal

stained timber.

In doing the above work, the person must:

prepare the sign surface using selected materials and processes

lay out sign design accurately to scale on sign surface and apply a decorative technique to the lettering

clean finished sign and surface area.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

theory of letter spacing when laying out signs

methods and application of design transfer

range and use of gilding materials and their characteristics, including:

enamel paints or suitable paints for glass

loose leaf metals, such as:

gold

silver

aluminium

Dutch metal

copper

variegated leaf

water-based size

techniques for gilding and producing gilded surfaces, including:

finishing techniques

handling materials relevant to gilding operations

methods for identifying dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key features of signs from sign designs and drawings

purpose and application of the following when applying gilding to signs:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

techniques for measuring and setting out layout of signs to be gilded

preparation techniques for surfaces used in gilding signs, including:

glass

metal

stained timber

workplace, statutory and regulatory authority requirements relevant to handling materials used in gilding signs, including:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

terminology and use of abbreviations in the signs and graphics industry

traditional and contemporary font styles

types and characteristics of tools and equipment used to apply water gilding.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment and tools:

as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

gilding materials

sign surface specified in performance evidence

paints suitable for gilding signs

specifications:

work instructions

SDS

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements and timeframes are identified from work instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation. 
Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning. 
Tools, equipmentand materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements. 
Sign surface is prepared to receive gilding. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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