Application
This unit of competency supports the achievement of skills and knowledge to manually write showcards and chalkboards. |
Prerequisites
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. Spelling of brief content is checked from copy and confirmed as correct. 1.5. Layout is set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design. 1.6. Tools, equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements. 1.7. Substrates are identified and prepared in accordance with planned material application. 1.8. Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements. |
2. Use correct layout principles to maximise 3. impact. | 3.1. Type of formal or informal layout is determined from specifications, client brief and relevant Australian standards. 3.2. Correct principles of layout are identified and applied in line with given brief. |
4. Identify materials and methods of application for effective showcards/ chalkboards. | 4.1. Substrates, backgrounds, materials and equipment used in preparation are identified and applied. 4.2. Compatible surfaces, paints, mediums and various methods of their application for showcards/chalkboards are identified and applied. 4.3. Appropriate and effective colour combinations for showcards/chalkboards are identified and applied. |
5. Develop layout roughs and sketches from specifications. | 5.1. Job specifications are established from specified material. 5.2. Sketches are produced as required to meet job specifications. |
6. Produce showcards/chalkboards using effective layout and illustrations from sketched roughs. | 6.1. Layout design is produced to specifications from layout roughs and sketches. 6.2. Appropriate drawing instruments, mediums and background materials are selected and prepared. 6.3. Layout is produced incorporating lettering and illustrations and using appropriate techniques and mediums. 6.4. Accurate proportion and perspective are applied to the illustration using light and shade effects. 6.5. Completed work is cleaned and presented to specification. |
7. Clean up. | 7.1. Work environment/area is cleaned and waste materials removed in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements. 7.2. 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 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 requirements and instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel. report faults use and interpret non-verbal communication use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment, respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action interpret drawings and documentation and make sketches of work measure accurately and calculate material quantities organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work problem solving skills to recognise, and take action to rectify, minor faults and problems select and record colours 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. |
Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is: colour selection techniques and principles commonly used drawings and layouts for showcards/chalkboards designs of showcards/chalkboards job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements material safety data sheets (MSDS) measurement and calculation techniques related to material quantities measuring and setting out methods relevant to layout of showcards/chalkboards statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to: removal of waste products storage of chemicals and materials symbols, dimensions and terminology relating to showcards/chalkboards techniques for writing tickets and showcards/chalkboards types and characteristics of brushes and applicators relevant to showcards/chalkboards types and use of appropriate materials for application to substrates. |
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 layout construction of alphabets theory of letter spacing identification of dimensions, symbols, abbreviations and key features of signage sound checking techniques to ensure spelling and dates are correct sound and accurate application to produce design to colours and specification identification of typical faults or problems that occur and action required to rectify them. |
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 writing showcards/chalkboards support materials appropriate to activity workplace instructions relating to writing showcards/chalkboards 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. | |
1.1. 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. |
1.2. 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. |
1.3. Job requirements include: | assessment of conditions and hazards determination of work requirements equipment defect identification safety plans and policies work site inspection. |
1.4. Tools and equipment include: | brushes drawing equipment roller and tray omnichrome pencil measuring equipment. |
1.5. Materials include: | adhesives blackboard paint crayons felt tip pens fixatives pastels polyvinyl acetate (PVA) paints transfer paper. |
1.6. Substrates include: | card chalkboard surfaces to include composite timber substrates, such as medium density fibreboard (MDF) and masonite corflute paper tyvek. |
1.7. Clients include: | advertising agencies business owners marketing agencies property owners retail outlets sign manufacturers statutory bodies. |
1.8. Relevant Australian standards include: | AS1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment AS2311 General workmanship - painting AS2700 Colour range - painting. |
1.9. Principles of layout include: | balance colour contrast harmony letter styles space. |
1.10. 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