CPCCSI3006A
Apply gilding to signage

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare background surfaces; masking, drafting and applying gilding to lettering, shapes, heraldic and other decorative forms of signage.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Application

This unit of competency supports the achievement of skills and knowledge to gild signs and related materials, and includes working with others and as a member of a team.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare work.

1.1. Quality assurance requirements of signage operations are recognised and adhered to.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements in accordance with application tasks and workplace operations are recognised and adhered to.

1.3. Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, instructions and client briefs.

1.4. Specifications, drawings and instructions interpreted and job requirements and sequence, determined.

1.5. Layout set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design.

1.6. Gilding materials product range is assessed and selected in accordance with job requirements and relevant Australian standards.

1.7. Tools and equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.

1.8. Substrates are identified and prepared in accordance with planned material application.

1.9. Routine maintenance requirements of equipment are identified and implemented in accordance with workplace and quality assurance procedures.

1.10. Potential material shrinkage is determined to ensure quality of completed work.

2. Identify and draw to scale lettering and decorative forms of signage.

2.1. Drafted designs are set out and drawn to appropriate scale and transferred to prepared surface using direct and indirect layout methods.

2.2. Decorative process is applied to create desired finish to specifications.

3. Use gilding tools and equipment.

3.1. Tools and equipment are selected for cutting and shaping process.

3.2. Materials are safely held in correct position ready for cutting and shaping operation.

4. Apply water gilding to signage.

4.1. Gilding material is cut to required size and shape as specified and sign surface is prepared to receive gilding.

4.2. Appropriate size is mixed, with colour added as designed and applied to prepared surface.

4.3. Gilding material is applied to surface and excess material is trimmed and removed.

4.4. Appropriate cleaning procedure and materials are selected and applied to gilded sign surface.

5. Apply surface gilding to signage.

5.1. Size is applied carefully to surface using appropriate application techniques to contain within design.

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

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

5.4. Design shape is trimmed carefully where applicable, and appropriate cleaning procedure and materials are selected and applied to clean the gilded and surrounding surface.

6. Clean up finished gilded signage.

6.1. Sign and surrounding surface environment/area are cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.2. Re-usable and recyclable materials are salvaged and stored.

6.3. Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are cleaned, maintained and stored.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

ability to recognise procedures, respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

apply gilding operations:

cutting

melting

shaping

communication skills to:

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow instructions

read and interpret:

charts and hand drawings

job drawings

manufacturer specifications and instructions

organisational work specifications

report faults

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

draft design of sign to scale

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment, respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

prepare surfaces

problem solving skills to recognise, and take action to rectify, minor faults and problems

requirements and instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

teamwork skills to be able to coordinate with others, action tasks and relate to people from a range of social, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

transfer design to location.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

design and layout of signs

design transfer methods

finishing techniques for gilding and gilded surfaces

gilding materials and their characteristics

gilding techniques

handling materials relevant to gilding operations

identification of dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key features of signage

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

measuring and setting out relevant to layout of signs

preparation of surfaces for gilding

relevant Australian and New Zealand standards, and:

manufacturer specifications

OHS requirements

other applicable codes or standard operating procedures relevant to the sector

statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

terminology and definitions used in signage

traditional and contemporary font styles

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

types of metal leaf used for gilding.

Evidence Required

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.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

understanding and applying:

principles of surface preparation and application of gilding

construction of alphabets

theory of letter spacing

sound techniques in preparing sign surface to receive gilding

sound and accurate techniques to produce design to sign and gilding requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' 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 applying gilding

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to applying gilding

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry-related systems information.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Quality assurance requirements include:

attention to work specifications

Australian and international standards relevant to the sign industry

control of handling procedures

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategies

procedures for installing and finishing

quality of materials

use and maintenance of equipment

workplace operations and procedures.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

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 at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Job requirements include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements

equipment defect identification

safety plans and policies

work site inspection.

Gilding materials include:

enamel paints or suitable paints for glass

loose leaf metals, such as:

gold

silver

aluminium

Dutch metal

copper

variegated leaf

water-based size.

Relevant Australian standards include:

regulatory requirements

standard drawings and details

urban design manuals.

Tools and equipment include:

cotton wool or velvet

gelatine

gilder's pad

gilding knife

gilding mop

gilding mug

gilding tip

heating pots

stove.

Substrates include:

glass

metal

timber.

Sign surfaces include:

glass

painted

sanded

sealed

stained.

Statutory and regulatory authority requirements include:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice and also can pertain to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals.


Sectors

Unit sector

Construction


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor