CPCCSG3016 — Prepare surfaces for signs

1 Plan surface preparation.

• 1.1Job requirements, including type of surface, are identified from drawings, specifications and instructions and type, preparation. and confirmed.
• 1.2Health and safety requirements are assessed and applied to planning.
• 1.3Tools, equipment, paint systems and materials are selected to carry out tasks consistent with job requirements, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
• 1.4Drop sheets are placed if required to protect floor and surrounding areas.
• 1.5Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and workplace requirements.
• 1.6Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety and workplace requirements.

2 Clean and prime surface.

• 2.1Condition of surface is assessed.
• 2.2Surface is roughly sanded according to job requirements.
• 2.3Surface is cleaned to remove grease and dirt and allowed to dry.
• 2.4Undercoat is applied to surface and allowed to dry according to manufacturer specifications.
• 2.5Primer is applied to surface and allowed to dry according to manufacturer specifications.

3 Apply paint.

• 3.1Paint applicator compatible with coating type is selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications.
• 3.2Spray gun and air compressor, if required, are set to manufacturer specifications and correct viscosity of paint is determined for specified application.
• 3.3Coating is applied evenly over the surface area and defects in application are identified and rectified.

4 Clean up.

• 4.1Paint applicator is cleaned using correct cleaning products and according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• 4.2Surface and surrounding work area are cleaned using correct solvents and in line with safety and environmental requirements.
• 4.3Waste materials are handled and removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
• 4.4Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCSG3016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCSG3016 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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Auditori pulls the current release of CPCCSG3016 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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