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Hand draw chalkboards and showcards

Hand draw chalkboards and showcards

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3008
State Code
BBA87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to lay out and manually draw chalkboards and showcards for commercial signs.The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce customised products for clients using traditional sign-writing techniques, materials and methods. Work is performed using a range of brushes, paints and chalk to produce hand drawn lettering and graphics.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications, and client or workplace instructions, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Health and safety requirements are identified, confirmed, and applied to planning.
  • 1.3 Spelling of client-supplied content is checked from copy and confirmed as correct.
  • 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 Adhesives and fixatives are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements.
  • 1.6 Chalkboard or showcard is prepared according to planned material application.
  • 1.7 Colour selection is determined, consistent with job requirements.
2 Lay out and produce lettering and graphics on chalkboard or showcard.
  • 2.1 Draft sketches of design are produced on prepared chalkboard or showcard according to job requirements.
  • 2.2 Detailed layout of design is set out to scale according to specifications, drawings and sketches.
  • 2.3 Lettering and graphic elements of sign are drawn according to design specifications using selected materials, colours and application techniques, and selected colours are recorded for future reference.
  • 2.4 Accurate proportion and perspective are applied to the illustration using light and shade effects.
3 Finalise work.
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for accuracy according to job requirements, defects are identified and rectified, and finished sign is cleaned and presented to client.
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9534 CPCCSI3008A Write showcards and chalkboards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification