Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCSG3015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce airbrushed signs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCSG3015 - Produce airbrushed signs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select and apply air brushes, inks, paints and application techniques to produce various forms of airbrushed signs.The unit supports sign manufacturers who use traditional painting and airbrushing techniques to achieve a visual style of signs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

air hose

air brushes, components and accessories

buckets

compressed air and leads

masks

measuring tapes and rules

paint pots

stencil knives

straight edges

materials:

inks

masking materials

motor vehicle bonnet

paints

specifications:

AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

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.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Signs and graphics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work.
  • Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs, and confirmed.
  • Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.
  • Colour is selected according to job requirements.
  • 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.
  • Surfaces are identified and prepared according to planned airbrush application.
  • Health and safety requirements are identified and planned according to schedule of tasks.
       


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, instructions and client briefs, and confirmed.

1.2

Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.3

Colour is selected according to job requirements.

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

Surfaces are identified and prepared according to planned airbrush application.

1.6

Health and safety requirements are identified and planned according to schedule of tasks.

2

Apply masks.

2.1

Adhesive masks are prepared and used according to job requirements.

2.2

Hand-held templates are prepared and applied according to job requirements.

3

Apply inks or paints using airbrush.

3.1

Airbrush inks or paints are applied to surface using application techniques consistent with job requirements.

3.2

Light and shade effects are applied using techniques suitable to the selected medium.

3.3

Defects in application are identified and corrective action is taken.

3.4

Airbrush work is finalised according to job specifications.

4

Clean up and store equipment.

4.1

Airbrush and associated components and accessories are dismantled, checked, cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements.

4.2

Airbrush inks, paints and solvents are stored safely according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements.

4.3

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

4.4

Other tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) 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 two airbrushed signs as follows:

one head and shoulders portrait of a person, measuring at least 600 x 900 mm, using at least six different colours, and demonstrating the use of texture, gradient and line work

one graphic produced on a motor vehicle bonnet, including the use of at least six different colours, and demonstrating the use of adhesive masks to accurately produce edge definition.

In producing the above work, the person must:

interpret specifications for preparing and applying various airbrush techniques

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

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 using a variety of freehand and masked techniques

comply with relevant safety and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations.

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

airbrushing terminology and use of abbreviations

Australian standards applicable to airbrushing sign work, including AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment

characteristics and applications of different airbrushes used to airbrush signs, including:

single action

double action

internal mix

external mix

characteristics and applications of different paint types used to airbrush signs, including:

oil-based

water-based

principles and techniques of producing airbrushed signs, including application of:

freehand techniques

geometric shapes

graphics

lettering

purpose and application of safety data sheets (SDS) when producing airbrushed signs

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

techniques for producing airbrushed signs through the choice of relevant materials

types of airbrushes, components and accessories used in airbrushed sign work

work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safe work methods applicable to airbrushing.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, 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, instructions and client briefs, and confirmed.

1.2

Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.3

Colour is selected according to job requirements.

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

Surfaces are identified and prepared according to planned airbrush application.

1.6

Health and safety requirements are identified and planned according to schedule of tasks.

2

Apply masks.

2.1

Adhesive masks are prepared and used according to job requirements.

2.2

Hand-held templates are prepared and applied according to job requirements.

3

Apply inks or paints using airbrush.

3.1

Airbrush inks or paints are applied to surface using application techniques consistent with job requirements.

3.2

Light and shade effects are applied using techniques suitable to the selected medium.

3.3

Defects in application are identified and corrective action is taken.

3.4

Airbrush work is finalised according to job specifications.

4

Clean up and store equipment.

4.1

Airbrush and associated components and accessories are dismantled, checked, cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements.

4.2

Airbrush inks, paints and solvents are stored safely according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements.

4.3

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

4.4

Other 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 fire-fighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

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

lighting

restricted access barriers

use of safety data sheets (SDS)

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

workplace environmental requirements.

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, instructions and client briefs, and confirmed. 
Sequence of tasks is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel. 
Colour is selected according to job requirements. 
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. 
Surfaces are identified and prepared according to planned airbrush application. 
Health and safety requirements are identified and planned according to schedule of tasks. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCCSG3015 - Produce airbrushed signs
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