GQA
Level 2
QN: 600/0080/6
Curriculum Active
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Signmaking
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 946 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
946 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry Out Basic Installation Operations for Road Traffic Signage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out the installation operation
- Know how to prepare to carry out installation operations
- Know how to install road traffic signs
- Know how to configure the installation
- Know how to maintain the quality of the installation
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to work safely
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out the installation operation
- Be able to gather the resources needed to carry out installation operations
- Be able to install road traffic signs
- Be able to maintain the quality of the installation
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to complete the documentation
2
Carry out Engraving Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for engraving operations
- Know how to prepare for engraving operations
- Know how to carry out engraving operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for engraving operations
- Be able to carry out engraving operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
3
Carry out Etching Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for etching operations
- Know how to prepare for etching operations
- Know how to carry out etching operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for etching operations
- Be able to carry out etching operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
4
Carry out Forming Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out forming operations
- Know how to prepare for forming operations
- Know how to carry out forming operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to select the resources needed to carry out forming operations
- Be able to carry out forming operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
5
Carry out Hand Finishing Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for hand finishing operations
- Know how to prepare for hand finishing operations
- Know how to carry out hand finishing operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for hand finishing operations
- Be able to carry out hand finishing operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
6
Carry out Joining Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for joining operations
- Know how to prepare the resources needed for joining operations
- Know how to carry out joining operations according to the specification
- Know how to maintain quality during joining operations
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare the resources needed for joining operations
- Be able to carry out joining operations according to the specification
- Be able to maintain quality during joining operations
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
7
Carry out Screen Print Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for screen print operations
- Know how to prepare for screen print operations
- Know how to carry out screen print operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for screen print operations
- Be able to carry out screen print operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
8
Carry out Self-Adhesive Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out self-adhesive operations
- Know how to prepare for self-adhesive operations
- Know how to carry out self-adhesive operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for self-adhesive operations
- Be able to carry out self-adhesive operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
9
Carry out Shaping Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods needed to carry out shaping operations
- Know how to prepare the materials needed for shaping and cutting
- Know how to prepare the equipment needed for shaping and cutting
- Know how to cut materials according to the specification
- Know how to maintain quality during shaping operations
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare the resources needed for shaping and cutting
- Be able to cut materials according to the specification
- Be able to maintain quality during shaping operations
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
10
Carry out Spray Paint Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for spray paint operations
- Know how to prepare for spray paint operations
- Know how to carry out spray paint operations according to the specification
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to interpret the work instructions
- Be able to prepare for spray paint operations
- Be able to carry out spray paint operations according to the specification
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
11
Carry Out the Installation Operation for Commercial Signage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out the installation operation
- Know how to prepare to carry out installation operations
- Know how to install commercial signs
- Know how to configure the installation
- Know how to maintain the quality of the installation
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to work safely
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out the installation operation
- Be able to prepare to carry out installation operations
- Be able to install commercial signs
- Be able to maintain the quality of the installation
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to complete the documentation
12
Carry out Wide Format Digital Print Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of carrying out wide format digital print operations
- Know how to prepare for wide format digital print operations
- Know how to produce the required graphical image
- Know how to carry out wide format digital print operations
- Know how to finish the signage operation
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to prepare for wide format digital print operations
- Be able to produce the required graphical image
- Be able to carry out wide format digital print operations
- Be able to finish the signage operation
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
13
Create a Sign Layout and Produce a Graphical Image for Commercial Signs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to produce a graphical image
- Know how to create images and designs according to the specification
- Know how to send the image to the output device
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to prepare to produce a graphical image
- Be able to create images and designs according to the specification
- Be able to send the image to the output device
14
Determine and Carry Out Maintenance of Sign Products in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out maintenance procedures
- Know how to identify and eliminate sources of danger
- Know how to position and install sign maintenance equipment
- Know how to repair and restore components to their original condition
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to maintain records and other documentation
- Be able to carry out maintenance procedures
- Be able to position and install sign maintenance equipment
- Be able to remove and replace sign components
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to maintain records and other documentation
15
Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish effective working relationships
- Know how to communicate to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Know how to work to organisational and operational procedures
- Be able to establish effective working relationships
- Be able to communicate to maintain effective working relationships
- Be able to deal with confidential information
16
Finish and Complete Signage Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the work instructions
- Know how to minimise waste and prevent contamination
- Know how to utilise the resources needed to finish and complete sign operations
- Know how to finish and complete sign operations
- Know how to protect finished products during transportation
- Know how to utilise storage facilities
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to minimise waste
- Be able to utilise the resources needed for finishing operations
- Be able to finish and complete sign operations
- Be able to protect finished products during transportation
- Be able to utilise storage facilities
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
17
Maintain the Quality of Sign Production in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to measure the quality of a product against the specification in their organisation
- Know how to check for conformity in sign materials and products in their organisation
- Know how to take the appropriate action in dealing with inspection results in their organisation
- Know how to store products safely
- Know how to repair a product
- Know how to deal with problems
- Be able to check for conformity in sign materials and products
- Be able to work to organisational and operational procedures
18
Maintain the Work Environment to meet Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select
- use and maintain tools and equipment
- Know how to respond to tool and equipment faults
- Know how to minimise and deal with hazards
- Know how to respond to emergencies
- Know how to maintain the required documentation
- Know how to work to organisational and operational procedures
- Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Be able to work in a safe manner
- Be able to deal with hazards
- Be able to work to organisational and operational procedures
19
Manipulate the Sign Layout and Produce Graphical Image for Road Traffic Signs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to produce a graphical image
- Know how to manipulate the sign layout according to the specification
- Know how to send the image to the output device
- Know how to deal with problems
- Be able to prepare to produce a graphical image
- Be able to manipulate the sign layout according to the specification
- Be able to send the image to the output device
20
Prepare for Sign Operations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the work instructions
- Know how to gather the resources needed for production
- Know how to prepare the work environment safely for production
- Know how to start up production when this is required
- Know how to deal with problems
- Be able to ensure that resources meet production requirements
- Be able to prepare the work area for production
- Be able to prepare the equipment needed to meet production requirements
- Be able to start up production safely
- Be able to deal with problems
21
Prevent Damage during Transportation and Storage of Sign Products in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to protect products during transportation and storage
- Know how to transport sign products
- Know how to protect products during storage
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to safely protect products during transportation and storage
- Be able to transport sign products
- Be able to store products
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete the documentation
22
Provide Information about Sign Products in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of good relationships with customers
- Know who can have information about sign products
- Know how to obtain the necessary information about sign products to meet the customer’s needs
- Know how to present information to a customer about sign products
- Know how to record the details of information obtained for a customer about sign products
- Know how to maintain the security of information about sign products
- Be able to identify the needs of a customer
- Be able to obtain the necessary information about sign products to meet the customer’s needs
- Be able to present information to a customer about sign products
- Be able to record the details of information obtained for a customer about sign products
- Be able to deal with problems when dealing with information about sign products
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0080/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2010