Assessor Resource

CPCCSG3017
Erect and install signs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to erect and install signs to surfaces and structures, safely and according to client requirements.

The unit supports installers of signs working in a range of settings who must ensure appropriate permits are in place prior to erecting a sign, that the surface is suitable for installing the sign, and that appropriate fasteners and fixings have been selected for the task.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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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 for installation processes.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.2

Characteristics and dimensions of sign are identified and weight of sign is calculated and applied to planning.

1.3

Research is undertaken to determine the need for local authority permits to install sign, client is informed, and relevant permissions obtained or sighted before starting work.

1.4

Detailed installation drawings are obtained and confirmed.

1.5

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.

1.6

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

1.7

Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

2

Assess installation site.

2.1

Work site is assessed and need for engineering risk assessment is identified with relevant personnel and obtained where appropriate to confirm structural integrity of supporting background before starting work.

2.2

Site plans are sourced and location of assets, services and infrastructure beneath and around installation site are identified.

2.3

Condition of surface is assessed and need for remedial work is identified.

2.4

Remedial work if required is undertaken or referred to relevant personnel for action according to job requirements.

3

Prepare to secure sign.

3.1

Surface is cleaned and prepared according to planned material application.

3.2

Sign is positioned on site, checked for quality, and identified faults are rectified before installation.

4

Secure sign to surface, as required.

4.1

Location for sign is confirmed against drawings and position is marked out for installation.

4.2

Marked locations are checked to be level and errors in measurements and calculations are rectified before sign is installed.

4.3

Sign is positioned and secured with fasteners and fixings according to manufacturer specifications, specified tolerances, job requirements and safety procedures.

5

Secure freestanding sign, as required.

5.1

Location for support materials is marked out on site according to job requirements.

5.2

Footings for sign are created to specified depth according to job requirements and sign characteristics.

5.3

Anchor bolts are inserted and holes are filled with concrete and finished to job requirements.

5.4

Support poles are inserted, fixed into position, and checked for levelling using levelling tools.

5.5

Sign is secured to poles using specified fastenings and fixings, and checked for stability, and faults are rectified or reported to relevant personnel.

6

Finalise work and clean up.

6.1

Installation is checked to ensure it is level, and faults in installation process are identified and rectified or reported to relevant personnel.

6.2

Appropriate colour and type of paint are applied to visible fastenings and fixings to a professional standard and according to job requirements.

6.3

Sign and surrounding area are cleaned and waste materials are removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.4

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 erect and install two signs as follows:

one sign must measure at least 1200 x 2400 mm, be constructed of aluminium no more than 5 mm thick, and be fixed using appropriate fixings and fastenings to one of the following surfaces:

acrylic

glass

masonry

metal

plasterboard

plastic

timber

one sign must measure at least 1200 x 2400 mm, be constructed of aluminium no more than 5 mm thick, and be positioned as a freestanding sign to two aluminium posts or poles measuring no less than 90 x 90 mm.

In doing the above work, the person must:

check and confirm the need for planning permissions to install the signs in specified location

check and confirm the site for services and assets below ground

assess the sign installation requirements relevant to the work site, identifying potential risks and hazards and demonstrating measures to mitigate potential work site risks and hazards

ensure the structural integrity of the supporting background, including taking steps to ensure reinforcement is arranged if required

follow safety procedures when erecting and installing above signs

identify and select methods for erecting and installing above signs, including selecting tools, fasteners and fixings giving consideration to the characteristics of the signs

prepare the work site for installation and install the signs according to job requirements.

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

purpose and application of the following when erecting and installing signs:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

effect of mechanical and chemical fixings and fastenings used to install signs on different surfaces

load bearing specifications for a range of fastener and fixing measurements and calculations relating to material quantities

relevant Australian and New Zealand standards in relation to the installation of signs, including:

AS/NZS 3832 Electrical installations – Cold-cathode illumination systems

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

types and uses of tools and equipment used for installing signs

processes and practices for working safely around power sources, services and assets.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

a range of fasteners and fixings used for erecting and installing signs

a range of tools and equipment used for erecting and installing various types of signs:

chamois

drills

ladder

levelling tools

measuring tapes and rules

post hole digger

personal protective equipment suited to installing signs

touch-up paint

materials:

one freestanding sign and one sign fixed to a surface

signs to be 1200 x 2400 mm, constructed of aluminium

signs to be installed

ready-mix concrete

contingencies:

engineering risk assessment may be required to confirm structural integrity of supporting wall or structure

local authority planning permission may be required in certain settings and locations

specifications:

Australian and New Zealand standards in relation to the installation of signs, including:

AS/NZS 3832 Electrical installations – Cold-cathode illumination systems

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

SDS

SWMS

physical conditions:

installation may be required in indoor and outdoor settings

relationship with client:

sufficient contact to check and confirm requirements

relationships with team members:

work may be undertaken alone or with others

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 for installation processes.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from work instructions and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.2

Characteristics and dimensions of sign are identified and weight of sign is calculated and applied to planning.

1.3

Research is undertaken to determine the need for local authority permits to install sign, client is informed, and relevant permissions obtained or sighted before starting work.

1.4

Detailed installation drawings are obtained and confirmed.

1.5

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.

1.6

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

1.7

Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

2

Assess installation site.

2.1

Work site is assessed and need for engineering risk assessment is identified with relevant personnel and obtained where appropriate to confirm structural integrity of supporting background before starting work.

2.2

Site plans are sourced and location of assets, services and infrastructure beneath and around installation site are identified.

2.3

Condition of surface is assessed and need for remedial work is identified.

2.4

Remedial work if required is undertaken or referred to relevant personnel for action according to job requirements.

3

Prepare to secure sign.

3.1

Surface is cleaned and prepared according to planned material application.

3.2

Sign is positioned on site, checked for quality, and identified faults are rectified before installation.

4

Secure sign to surface, as required.

4.1

Location for sign is confirmed against drawings and position is marked out for installation.

4.2

Marked locations are checked to be level and errors in measurements and calculations are rectified before sign is installed.

4.3

Sign is positioned and secured with fasteners and fixings according to manufacturer specifications, specified tolerances, job requirements and safety procedures.

5

Secure freestanding sign, as required.

5.1

Location for support materials is marked out on site according to job requirements.

5.2

Footings for sign are created to specified depth according to job requirements and sign characteristics.

5.3

Anchor bolts are inserted and holes are filled with concrete and finished to job requirements.

5.4

Support poles are inserted, fixed into position, and checked for levelling using levelling tools.

5.5

Sign is secured to poles using specified fastenings and fixings, and checked for stability, and faults are rectified or reported to relevant personnel.

6

Finalise work and clean up.

6.1

Installation is checked to ensure it is level, and faults in installation process are identified and rectified or reported to relevant personnel.

6.2

Appropriate colour and type of paint are applied to visible fastenings and fixings to a professional standard and according to job requirements.

6.3

Sign and surrounding area are cleaned and waste materials are removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.4

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.

Tools and equipment must include:

chamois

drills

ladder

levelling tools

measuring tapes and rules

post hole digger

PPE suited to installing signs

touch-up paint.

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 fire-fighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

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

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

traffic control

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Fasteners and fixings must include:

all of the following chemical products:

construction adhesive

injection systems

spin capsules

hammer-in capsules

and five or more of the following:

electrical clips

nylon anchors

hollow wall anchors

plastic toggles

metal toggles

multi-clips

lug anchors

steel ferrule expanding bolts

metal screws

chipboard screws

plasterboard screws.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must erect and install two signs as follows:

one sign must measure at least 1200 x 2400 mm, be constructed of aluminium no more than 5 mm thick, and be fixed using appropriate fixings and fastenings to one of the following surfaces:

acrylic

glass

masonry

metal

plasterboard

plastic

timber

one sign must measure at least 1200 x 2400 mm, be constructed of aluminium no more than 5 mm thick, and be positioned as a freestanding sign to two aluminium posts or poles measuring no less than 90 x 90 mm.

In doing the above work, the person must:

check and confirm the need for planning permissions to install the signs in specified location

check and confirm the site for services and assets below ground

assess the sign installation requirements relevant to the work site, identifying potential risks and hazards and demonstrating measures to mitigate potential work site risks and hazards

ensure the structural integrity of the supporting background, including taking steps to ensure reinforcement is arranged if required

follow safety procedures when erecting and installing above signs

identify and select methods for erecting and installing above signs, including selecting tools, fasteners and fixings giving consideration to the characteristics of the signs

prepare the work site for installation and install the signs according to job requirements.

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

purpose and application of the following when erecting and installing signs:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

effect of mechanical and chemical fixings and fastenings used to install signs on different surfaces

load bearing specifications for a range of fastener and fixing measurements and calculations relating to material quantities

relevant Australian and New Zealand standards in relation to the installation of signs, including:

AS/NZS 3832 Electrical installations – Cold-cathode illumination systems

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

types and uses of tools and equipment used for installing signs

processes and practices for working safely around power sources, services and assets.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

a range of fasteners and fixings used for erecting and installing signs

a range of tools and equipment used for erecting and installing various types of signs:

chamois

drills

ladder

levelling tools

measuring tapes and rules

post hole digger

personal protective equipment suited to installing signs

touch-up paint

materials:

one freestanding sign and one sign fixed to a surface

signs to be 1200 x 2400 mm, constructed of aluminium

signs to be installed

ready-mix concrete

contingencies:

engineering risk assessment may be required to confirm structural integrity of supporting wall or structure

local authority planning permission may be required in certain settings and locations

specifications:

Australian and New Zealand standards in relation to the installation of signs, including:

AS/NZS 3832 Electrical installations – Cold-cathode illumination systems

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

SDS

SWMS

physical conditions:

installation may be required in indoor and outdoor settings

relationship with client:

sufficient contact to check and confirm requirements

relationships with team members:

work may be undertaken alone or with others

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 work instructions and confirmed with relevant personnel. 
Characteristics and dimensions of sign are identified and weight of sign is calculated and applied to planning. 
Research is undertaken to determine the need for local authority permits to install sign, client is informed, and relevant permissions obtained or sighted before starting work. 
Detailed installation drawings are obtained and confirmed. 
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. 
Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning. 
Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel. 

Forms

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