CPCCST3015A
Apply gilding to stone

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply gilding to lettering or shapes carved into stone surfaces. It may include working with others and in a team.

Application

This unit of competency applies to stonemasons who inlay gold into stone.


Prerequisites

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Plan and prepare.

1.1

Work instructions are obtained using relevant information, confirmed and applied for planningandpreparation purposes.

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are followed according to safety plans and policies.

1.3

Toolsandequipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified and reported before work begins.

1.4

Gilding materials product range is assessed and materials are selected according to job specifications and qualityrequirements.

1.5

Environmentalrequirements are identified for the project according to environmental plans and statutoryandregulatoryauthority requirements.

2

Apply surface gilding to lettering or shapes on stone surfaces.

2.1

Stone surface, with pre-cut lettering or shapes, is prepared for gilding according to job specifications and workplace procedures.

2.2

Size and specified colour are mixed and applied to stone surface according to job specifications, ensuring size is contained within lettering or shape areas.

2.3

Potential material shrinkage is determined and gilding material is cut to required size and shape according to job specifications.

2.4

Sized stone surface is checked for stickiness and gilding material is applied according to workplace procedures.

2.5

Excess gilding material is trimmed and removed at edges of lettering or shapes according to job specifications.

2.6

Gilding material is burnished to ensure loose particles are removed.

2.7

Cleaning procedure and materials are selected and applied to clean gilded letters and shapes and surrounding surface according to job specifications.

3

Clean up.

3.1

Waste and unwanted material are disposed of safely according to workplace requirements.

3.2

Re-usable and recyclable materials are salvaged and stored according to workplace requirements.

3.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication

use questioning to identify and confirm requirements

share information

follow instructions

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

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to identify requirements, apply relevant resources and sequence tasks

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

reading skills to read and interpret drawings and specifications

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks

Required knowledge

drawing conventions and construction terminology used in plans and specifications

finishing techniques for gilding and gilded surfaces

gilding materials suitable for application to letters and shapes cut into stone, and their characteristics

job safety analyses (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

methods for applying gilding to stone

types of stone and their characteristics

workplace and equipment safety requirements that apply to the use of gilding tools and equipment

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 should demonstrate the ability to apply gilding to at least three different types of lettering, insignia and monograms, providing evidence of the ability to:

select and use appropriate tools, equipment and processes consistent with requirements of activity

comply with WHS requirements applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of applying gilding to stone

provide appropriate protection to surrounding areas

use safe and effective procedures to apply gilding recesses in stone

apply gilding and finish surface to specifications

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations.

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 off-site 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 may include:

workplace location

tools and equipment appropriate to gilding processes

stone relevant to proposed activity

drawings, specifications and documentation relevant to activity.

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:

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Guidance information for assessment

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

CPCCST3010A Set out and cut letters in stone

CPCCST3018A Inlay lead to stone.

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.


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.

Information may include:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements for handling stone

current Australian standards relating to the application of gilding to stone

safe work procedures relating to handling stone

safety data sheets (SDS)

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planningandpreparation may include:

assessing conditions and hazards

determining work requirements and safety plans and policies

identifying equipment defects

inspecting work sites.

Work health and safety requirements must comply 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 procedures

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

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

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

traffic control

working at heights

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Toolsandequipment may include:

clamps

cotton wool or velvet

gelatine

hammers

gilding tools, including:

pad

knife

mop

mug

tip

heating pot

stove

lettering chisels

mallets

masonry drills

measuring tapes and rules

pneumatic lettering chisels

power grinders

power leads

punches

scribers

sculptor’s chisels

squares

straight edges.

Gilding materials may include:

loose leaf metals, such as:

gold

silver

aluminium

Dutch metal

copper

variegated leaf

water-based size.

Qualityrequirements may include:

attention to specifications of work

control of handling procedures

finishing of stone surfaces

quality of materials

relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal organisational quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmentalrequirements may include:

clean-up management

dust and noise control

vibration management

waste management.

Statutoryandregulatoryauthority includes:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.


Sectors

Construction


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Check with relevant state and territory licensing and regulatory authorities. State and territory jurisdictions may have different regulatory requirements for work carried out on heritage structures.