Section one: Moving from Competence to Excellence

Aspect: 

Total number of Marks (%) 

24%

What does competence look like in this area? 

• knowledge of reading CAD drawings and designs  

• enlarging designs onto a wall surface, which are aesthetically pleasing 

• knowledge and practical ability of measuring and applying dimensions 

• knowledge and practical ability of creating painted lines freehand by brush and using straight edges and lining fitches.  

What does excellence look like in this area?  

• in-depth understanding and comprehension of CAD drawings and designs whilst being able to use advance practical techniques to accurately enlarge these designs to a wall surface with no recognised defects. E.g. Horizontal/Vertical axis plotting method 

• techniques for measuring and applying dimensions accurately within a tolerance of 1mm 

• advanced techniques for creating freehand painted lines with sharp corners, straight lines and curves by brush and by using straight edges and lining fitches accurately with no recognised defects.   

What does competence look like in this area?

• knowledge and practical ability of surface preparation for water borne paint application 

• knowledge of applying masking films, paper and tapes to form straight lines and corners for protection during paint application by brush, roller or spray, which will result in an aesthetically pleasing finish 

• knowledge of applying all types of water borne coatings using brush, roller and spray application methods which will result in an aesthetically pleasing finish.  

What does excellence look like in this area?  

• in-depth knowledge of surface preparation for water borne paint application 

• use of advanced techniques for accurately applying masking films, paper and tapes to form straight lines and corners for protection during paint application by brush, roller or spray with no recognised defects and maximum tolerance of 1mm line deviation 

• advanced understanding and execution of applying all types of water borne coatings using brush, roller and spray application methods with no recognised defects and high degree of finish.