GQA
Level 3
QN: 600/0081/8
Curriculum Active
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Signmaking
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1249 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
1249 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 Complex Installation Operations for Road Traffic Signage Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access and interpret the instructions for carrying out the complex installation operations
- Know how to prepare to carry out complex installation operations
- Know how to install road traffic signs
- Know how to configure the complex installation
- Know how to maintain the quality of the complex installation
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to work safely
- Know how to complete the documentation
- Be able to gather the resources needed to carry out complex installation operations
- Be able to install road traffic signs
- Be able to maintain the quality of the complex installation
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to complete the documentation
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
Conduct Site Survey in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to conduct a site survey
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to analyse and evaluate sign survey data
- Be able to conduct site survey
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to analyse and evaluate sign survey data
15
Create, Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to create effective working relationships
- Know how to communicate to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know own authority for dealing with external relationships
- Know how to work to organisational and operational procedures
- Be able to create
- develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Be able to develop communication methods to maintain effective working relationships
- Be able to deal with confidential information
16
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
17
Enable Learning Through Demonstration and Instruction in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for the demonstration and instruction
- Know how to undertake demonstration and instruction in signmaking operations
- Be able to prepare to carry out demonstration and instruction in signmaking operations
- Be able to carry out demonstration and instruction in signmaking operations
18
Establish and Develop Detailed Design Work for Signmaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to define and agree resource requirements
- Know how to plan for detailed design work
- Know how to develop detailed design work
- Know how to prepare schedule of work
- Know how to deal with problems
- Be able to prepare for detailed design work
- Be able to prepare schedule of work
- Be able to develop detailed design work
19
Establish and Identify Variations to Contract in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select and analyse information
- Know how to establish and identify variations or non-conformances
- Know how to rectify variations or non-conformances
- Be able to establish and identify variations or non-conformances to contract
- Be able to re
- solve variations or non-conformances to contract
- Be able to deal with adverse consequences
- Be able to analyse and record information on contract variation or non-conformances
20
Monitor and Maintain Safety, Health and Environment in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure compliance with safe working practices
- Know how to minimise risks
- Know how to respond to accidents, incidents, hazards and emergencies
- Know how to undertake a safety audit
- Know how to work to organisational and operational procedures
- Be able to monitor and maintain personal protective equipment
- Be able to control the response to accidents, incidents, hazards and emergencies
- Be able to ensure compliance with organisational and operational procedures
21
Plan and Monitor Production Process in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a safe production process
- Know how to monitor the production process
- Know how to deal with production process problems
- Be able to plan the production process
- Be able to monitor the production process
22
Prepare and Produce Quotations in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to obtain and analyse the information needed for the quotation
- Know how to request and analyse estimates from suppliers
- Know how to prepare quotations
- Know how to determine correct pricing
- Know how to calculate the cost
- Know how to produce quotations
- Know how to deal with problems when preparing and producing quotations
- Be able to prepare quotations
- Be able to select the resources needed to produce the quotation
- Be able to produce the quotation
23
Prepare, Plan and Monitor Installation Process in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for the installation process
- Know how to plan the installation process
- Know how to monitor the installation process
- Know how to maintain information and records
- Be able to prepare for installation process
- Be able to plan the installation process
- Be able to monitor the installation process
- Be able to maintain information and records
24
Produce Traffic Signface Designs Using Computer Software in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work to current regulations and design rules
- Know how to understand customer requirements
- Know how to create and update required files
- Know how to produce traffic signface design
- Know how to output traffic signface design to destination
- Be able to understand the customer requirements
- Be able to create and update required files
- Be able to produce traffic signface design
- Be able to output traffic signface design to destination
25
Receive, Interpret and Confirm Instructions in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the information to meet customer needs
- Know how to deal with problems
- Know how to present instructions
- Know how to record information in accordance with organisational procedures
- Know how to maintain confidentiality
- Be able to select suitable information to meet identified customer needs
- Be able to deal with instructions
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to complete and store records
26
Specify and Produce Graphical Images Using ICT in a Signmaking Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access data
- Know how to create and update required files
- Know how to produce the image by manipulating data
- Know how to ensure the completed output meets the requirements of clients
- Be able to understand the requirements of clients
- Be able to access data
- Be able to create and update required files
- Be able to produce the image by manipulating data
- Be able to output graphical image to destination to meet client requirements
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0081/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2010