Assessor Resource

CPCCSG3008
Hand draw chalkboards and showcards

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to lay out and manually draw chalkboards and showcards for commercial signs.

The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce customised products for clients using traditional sign-writing techniques, materials and methods. Work is performed using a range of brushes, paints and chalk to produce hand drawn lettering and graphics.

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 are identified from drawings, specifications, and client or workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Health and safety requirements are identified, confirmed, and applied to planning.

1.3

Spelling of client-supplied content is checked from copy and confirmed as correct.

1.4

Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5

Adhesives and fixatives are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements.

1.6

Chalkboard or showcard is prepared according to planned material application.

1.7

Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements.

2

Lay out and produce lettering and graphics on chalkboard or showcard.

2.1

Draft sketches of design are produced on prepared chalkboard or showcard according to job requirements.

2.2

Detailed layout of design is set out to scale according to specifications, drawings and sketches.

2.3

Lettering and graphic elements of sign are drawn according to design specifications using selected materials, colours and application techniques, and selected colours are recorded for future reference.

2.4

Accurate proportion and perspective are applied to the illustration using light and shade effects.

3

Finalise work.

3.1

Completed work is checked for accuracy according to job requirements, defects are identified and rectified, and finished sign is cleaned and presented to client.

3.2

Work area is cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

3.3

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are 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 produce:

one menu consisting of lettering and graphics on chalkboard

one showcard using paints and brushes, drawn on cardboard.

In doing the above work, the person must:

prepare each surface

apply the principles and theory of laying out signs to ensure their legibility and visual impact

select and use tools and materials to safely and efficiently meet the job requirements.

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

surface compatibility with different paints and mediums and various methods for their application

design principles and their application in hand drawing chalkboards and showcards, including:

construction of alphabets and choice of fonts

theory of letter spacing

principles and application of theories of laying out signs, including:

balance

colour

contrast

harmony

letter styles

space

relevant Australian standards applicable to hand drawn signs, including:

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

AS 2311 General workmanship – painting

AS 2700 Colour standards for general purposes

colour selection techniques and principles relating to hand drawing chalkboards and showcards

commonly used drawings and layouts for chalkboards and showcards

purpose and application of the following when working with materials required to produce hand drawn chalkboards:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

processes and techniques to measure and calculate material quantities required when hand drawing chalkboards and showcards

measuring and setting out methods relevant to layout of hand drawn chalkboards and showcards

statutory and regulatory authority requirements relating to the use and handling of materials used in drawing chalkboards and showcards, including:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

symbols, dimensions and terminology relating to chalkboards and showcards

techniques for writing chalkboards and showcards

types and characteristics of brushes and applicators used when producing hand drawn chalkboard and showcard signs

types, use and compatibility of materials applied to chalkboards and showcards.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment and tools:

as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

Australian standards specified in knowledge evidence

drawings

SDS

SWMS

work instructions

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 are identified from drawings, specifications, and client or workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Health and safety requirements are identified, confirmed, and applied to planning.

1.3

Spelling of client-supplied content is checked from copy and confirmed as correct.

1.4

Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.5

Adhesives and fixatives are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements.

1.6

Chalkboard or showcard is prepared according to planned material application.

1.7

Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements.

2

Lay out and produce lettering and graphics on chalkboard or showcard.

2.1

Draft sketches of design are produced on prepared chalkboard or showcard according to job requirements.

2.2

Detailed layout of design is set out to scale according to specifications, drawings and sketches.

2.3

Lettering and graphic elements of sign are drawn according to design specifications using selected materials, colours and application techniques, and selected colours are recorded for future reference.

2.4

Accurate proportion and perspective are applied to the illustration using light and shade effects.

3

Finalise work.

3.1

Completed work is checked for accuracy according to job requirements, defects are identified and rectified, and finished sign is cleaned and presented to client.

3.2

Work area is cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

3.3

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, 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 personal protective equipment (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:

lighting

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

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

blackboard paint

brushes

chalk

chalkboards

crayons

felt tip pens

measuring equipment

omnichrome pencils

pastels

polyvinyl acetate (PVA) paints

rollers and trays

transfer paper.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must produce:

one menu consisting of lettering and graphics on chalkboard

one showcard using paints and brushes, drawn on cardboard.

In doing the above work, the person must:

prepare each surface

apply the principles and theory of laying out signs to ensure their legibility and visual impact

select and use tools and materials to safely and efficiently meet the job requirements.

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

surface compatibility with different paints and mediums and various methods for their application

design principles and their application in hand drawing chalkboards and showcards, including:

construction of alphabets and choice of fonts

theory of letter spacing

principles and application of theories of laying out signs, including:

balance

colour

contrast

harmony

letter styles

space

relevant Australian standards applicable to hand drawn signs, including:

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

AS 2311 General workmanship – painting

AS 2700 Colour standards for general purposes

colour selection techniques and principles relating to hand drawing chalkboards and showcards

commonly used drawings and layouts for chalkboards and showcards

purpose and application of the following when working with materials required to produce hand drawn chalkboards:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

processes and techniques to measure and calculate material quantities required when hand drawing chalkboards and showcards

measuring and setting out methods relevant to layout of hand drawn chalkboards and showcards

statutory and regulatory authority requirements relating to the use and handling of materials used in drawing chalkboards and showcards, including:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

symbols, dimensions and terminology relating to chalkboards and showcards

techniques for writing chalkboards and showcards

types and characteristics of brushes and applicators used when producing hand drawn chalkboard and showcard signs

types, use and compatibility of materials applied to chalkboards and showcards.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment and tools:

as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

Australian standards specified in knowledge evidence

drawings

SDS

SWMS

work instructions

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 are identified from drawings, specifications, and client or workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation. 
Health and safety requirements are identified, confirmed, and applied to planning. 
Spelling of client-supplied content is checked from copy and confirmed as correct. 
Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. 
Adhesives and fixatives are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements. 
Chalkboard or showcard is prepared according to planned material application. 
Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements. 

Forms

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