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Apply gilding to signs

Apply gilding to signs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3006
State Code
BBB12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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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
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare background surfaces, and mask, draft and apply gilding to lettering, shapes, heraldic and other decorative forms of signs.The unit supports sign manufacturers who apply traditional sign-writing techniques and materials to apply gilding to 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 and timeframes are identified from work instructions and client briefs, confirmed, and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements.
  • 1.4 Sign surface is prepared to receive gilding.
2 Transfer sign design to surface.
  • 2.1 Draft design is set out to scale using setting out techniques applicable to sign design.
  • 2.2 Draft design is drawn to scale and transferred to prepared surface using direct and indirect layout methods.
  • 2.3 Decorative process is applied and defects in application are identified and rectified in line with job requirements.
3 Apply water gilding to sign.
  • 3.1 Gilding material is cut to required size and shape as specified.
  • 3.2 Gilding material is applied to surface, faults in application are identified and rectified, and excess gilding material is trimmed and removed.
  • 3.3 Surface area and sign are cleaned according to job requirements.
4 Apply surface gilding to sign.
  • 4.1 Adhesive is mixed with colour according to job requirements and applied to prepared surface
  • 4.2 Size is applied carefully to surface and gilding size is checked to be within design.
  • 4.3 Gilding material is applied to size using rubbing techniques, ensuring no gaps and that design shape is fully covered.
  • 4.4 Applied gilding leaf is burnished to ensure loose particles are removed.
  • 4.5 Design shape is trimmed carefully where applicable, and cleaning procedure and materials are applied to clean the gilded and surrounding surface.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Finished gilded sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to workplace, statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 5.2 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
W9532 CPCCSI3006A Apply gilding to signage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification