Required skills

language and literacy skills to

communicate clearly and directly using verbal nonverbal and written communication

interpret job requirements and instructions including

client specifications

drawings

manufacturer instructions

material safety data sheets MSDS

report faults

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

numeracy skills to calculate scaled enlargements

planning and organising skills to

sequence tasks

set out work

problemsolving skills to

recognise minor faults and problems and take action to rectify them

respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

select appropriate tools and equipment

selfmanagement skills to

comply with work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

contribute to achievement of team goals

identify and follow organisational procedures

respond to change

technical skills to

identify defects associated with airbrush application and take corrective action

maintain clean dismantle and reassemble airbrush components and accessories

prepare and apply a variety of masks to use in conjunction with airbrush techniques

apply airbrush techniques

select set up and check airbrush equipment and accessories prior to use

Required knowledge

airbrush application principles sequencing and techniques

airbrushing terminology and definitions

Australian and New Zealand standards applicable to airbrushing signage work

materials relevant to airbrush work including

inks

paints

masks

masking materials

statutory and regulatory authority requirements relevant to airbrushing signage work including those relating to removal of waste products

types of airbrushes components and accessories used in airbrushed signage work

work health and safety WHS requirements and safe work methods applicable to airbrushing

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

comply with site safety and OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

interpret specifications for the preparation and application of various airbrush techniques

apply airbrush using a variety of freehand and masked techniques

use airbrushing tools plant and equipment to produce airbrushed signage work that complies with organisational quality standards and client requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to apply lines and scrolls

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to applying lines and scrolls

MSDS

research resources including industryrelated systems information

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

written andor oral assessment of required knowledge

observed documented andor firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidate producing airbrushed signage work using a variety of techniques

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Organisational requirements include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Different types of airbrushes may include:

Components and accessories may include:

Airbrush work may include:

Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include: