Review of Signmaking unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Printing |
Signmaking |
23828, 23829, 27572-27587 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2017
Planned review date December 2022
Summary
Unit standards in the Signmaking domain were reviewed and new unit standards were created concurrent with the development of the New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) with optional strands in Traditional Signwriting, Three-Dimensional Sign Fabrication, and Digital Signage [Ref: 3570]. This new qualification is intended to replace the existing New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 3) [Ref: 1824] and New Zealand Certificate in Signmaking (Level 4) [Ref: 1825].
Industry feedback and needs were considered to meet future requirements and emerging technologies. This resulted in the development of new unit standards.
The classification for Subfield and Domain have been changed and changes made have been endorsed by industry.
Main changes
· Sign Making has been added as a new subfield in the Manufacturing field with two associated domains: Sign Making - Core and Sign Making - Specialisation. The classification Manufacturing > Printing > Signmaking was designated expiring.
· 14 new unit standards were developed under the new Sign Making subfield.
· 13 unit standards in the Signmaking domain were designated expiring without replacement (Category D).
· Unit standards 23828 and 23829 were moved to the Digital Processes for Print domain in the Printing subfield.
· Unit standards 27572 and 27573 were moved to the Sign Making - Core domain under the new Sign Making subfield.
· Unit standard 27584 was moved to the Sign Making - Specialisation domain under the new Sign Making subfield.
· Unit standard 27573 increased from Level 2 to Level 3 and credits reduced from 9 credits to 5 credits.
· Signmaking unit standards have been moved to a different CMR (0013) in line with the revised classification structure, and consolidation of a number of CMRs leading to unit standards administered by Competenz.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Domain |
Signmaking |
4-7 |
Standard |
23828 |
4 |
Domain |
Signmaking |
4-7 |
Standard |
23829 |
3 |
Domain |
Signmaking |
2 |
Standard |
27572 |
2 |
Domain |
Signmaking |
2 |
Standard |
27573 |
3 |
Domain |
Signmaking |
4-7 |
Standard |
27584 |
3 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Manufacturing > Printing > Signmaking
Manufacturing > Printing > Digital Processes for Print
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
23828 |
Print large format documents using a range of media |
4 |
20 |
B |
23829 |
Apply finishing processes used in large format digital printing |
3 |
15 |
B |
Manufacturing > Printing > Signmaking
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
27574 |
Produce computer-cut vinyl signs |
3 |
20 |
D |
27575 |
Design and lay out signs |
3 |
20 |
D |
27576 |
Apply self-adhesive vinyl film to complex surfaces for signmaking |
4 |
20 |
D |
27577 |
Install signs |
3 |
20 |
D |
27578 |
Produce digital images for sign manufacture |
3 |
20 |
D |
27579 |
Write signs manually |
3 |
20 |
D |
27580 |
Produce and install illuminated signs |
4 |
20 |
D |
27581 |
Survey sites for sign installations |
4 |
20 |
D |
27582 |
Apply advanced decorative forms to signs manually |
4 |
20 |
D |
27583 |
Apply special effects to signs using airbrush |
4 |
20 |
D |
27585 |
Produce signs using CNC systems |
3 |
20 |
D |
27586 |
Settle disputes, solve problems and rectify faults when making and installing signs |
4 |
20 |
D |
27587 |
Apply knowledge of legislative requirements in the signmaking industry |
4 |
20 |
D |
Manufacturing > Printing > Signmaking
Manufacturing > Sign Making > Sign Making - Core
27572 |
Demonstrate an overview knowledge of signmaking in New Zealand |
2 |
8 |
B |
27573 |
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in a signmaking workplace |
2 3 |
9 5 |
B |
Manufacturing > Sign Making > Sign Making - Core
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
30151 |
Transfer sign designs, prepare substrates and brush paint sign graphics |
3 |
20 |
New |
30152 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, regulations and rules relevant to sign installation |
4 |
5 |
New |
30155 |
Print large format graphics for sign production |
4 |
20 |
New |
30156 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sign illumination systems and produce LED illuminated signs |
4 |
20 |
New |
30158 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sign design and design signs |
4 |
30 |
New |
30159 |
Cut and apply vector format vinyl graphics for signmaking |
3 |
10 |
New |
30160 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and process vector and raster graphics files for sign production |
4 |
30 |
New |
30161 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and specify films, print media, rigid materials, paints and printing inks used in signmaking |
4 |
20 |
New |
30162 |
Use and maintain tools and machinery for signmaking |
3 |
10 |
New |
30163 |
Laminate printed media and apply self-adhesive films to flat, textured, curved, and compound surfaces for signs |
4 |
20 |
New |
30164 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sign installation equipment, fastenings, techniques, and safely install signs |
4 |
30 |
New |
Manufacturing > Printing > Signmaking
Manufacturing > Sign Making > Sign Making - Specialisation
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
27584 |
Screen print signs |
3 |
20 |
B |
Manufacturing > Sign Making > Sign Making - Specialisation
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
30153 |
Write signs using hand lettering, metal gliding and airbrush rendering techniques |
4 |
40 |
New |
30154 |
Demonstrate knowledge of signmaking materials and fabricate and spray paint three dimensional signs |
4 |
40 |
New |
30157 |
Demonstrate knowledge of digital screen display technology, and create a digital signage promotion |
4 |
40 |
New |