List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1 | Plan and prepare to produce vinyl sign. | 1.1 | Job requirements are identified from drawings, specifications and client brief, 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 and prepared to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements, and faults are identified and reported. |
| 1.4 | Correct vinyl type is selected according to planned application and durability requirements. |
| 1.5 | Sign is set out to scale using industry-recognised software and prepared for production using vinyl plotter. |
2 | Operate software and vinyl plotter. | 2.1 | File is checked for correct layout according to job requirements, and modifications are made before sending file to plotter. |
| 2.2 | Media is accurately loaded on to plotter and tracking is checked for accuracy. |
| 2.3 | Vinyl plotter cutting pressure and speed settings are adjusted to suit media. |
| 2.4 | Cut area dimensions are determined and set to suit media. |
| 2.5 | File is configured and sent to plotter and finished output is carefully removed from plotter. |
| 2.6 | Vinyl sign elements are carefully removed using weeding tools and sign is checked to be free of defects. |
| 2.7 | Finished vinyl sign is cut, ensuring minimum waste and no damage to vinyl. |
3 | Apply vinyl sign to surface. | 3.1 | Surface is cleared of previously applied adhesives minimising risk of damage to surface, cleaned and dried ready for vinyl application. |
| 3.2 | Application tape is applied to vinyl sign, squeegeed evenly and firmly to sign, and excess tape is trimmed off. |
| 3.3 | Required heights and levels are identified from job requirements and applied to surface and vinyl sign using levelling tools. |
| 3.4 | Vinyl sign is positioned and applied to prepared surface using tools and techniques and according to job requirements. |
| 3.5 | Application tape is removed, sign is checked, and any defects in application are rectified. |
4 | Clean up. | 4.1 | Sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements. |
| 4.2 | Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must produce three vinyl signs using a vinyl plotter according to the following specifications:
one sign containing only lettering in a single colour
one sign containing lettering and a simple graphic, consisting of at least three different colours.
Each sign must be applied to a different surface selected from the following:
glass
metal
plastic
vehicle body.
In producing each sign, the person must ensure no damage to the vinyl during the weeding or cutting processes. In the event of damage caused, the person must demonstrate correct procedures to rectify or reproduce the vinyl sign.
In applying the sign to each surface, the person must:
correctly use materials to prepare the surface
apply the signs at the specified heights and levels
check for damage to the vinyl or surface that could have occurred during the application process and rectify damage.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
attributes, characteristics and composition of different vinyl types used to produce signs
functionality and operation of vinyl plotters used to produce vinyl signs, including:
blade offset setting
blade types
cleaning and maintenance requirements
cutting pressure and speeds appropriate to the task
test cut requirements
vinyl tracking characteristics
functions and limitations of relevant graphic design software used in producing vinyl signs
impact of different temperatures on vinyl application
legislation, codes and standards relevant to the specific production work in performance evidence
principles of vinyl cutting
terminology used in signs.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with proprietary software appropriate to producing vinyl signs
selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to preparing surface
tools and equipment as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
as listed in the range of conditions
specifications:
client briefs, drawings and instructions
relationship with client:
check and confirm requirements
relationships with team members:
work may be conducted alone or with others
timeframe:
according to job requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.