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Produce airbrushed signs

Produce airbrushed signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3015
State Code
BBB01
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
25
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE996 CPCCSI3015A Produce airbrushed signage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification