Observation

Preparation
The candidate is responsible for preparing the working surface before the day of the examination. The candidate is also responsible for the materials required in carrying out the examination to specifications.

Working surface
A straw board/Plywood (5mm thick) measuring 50cm x 75cm to be coated with the recommended water thinned (emulsion) paint before the day of the examination.

Examination
(i)   The examination consists of the safety sign and the word ‘FLAMMABALE’.
(ii)  Reproduce the design and lettering, which should be in Gothic condense in the given dimension.
(iii)Cut the design and lettering to stencils and dab with specified colours.
(iv)The dimension and colour indications are to guide the candidates and should not be replicated on the final work.

Question 2 was attempted by most of the candidates. The candidates performed was fair. They were expected to provide the following answers to alternative 1 and 2: 

1.                     INTERPRETATION OF TASK    

1. Adherence to working surface specification (Strawboard/Plywood). 
2. Setting out of the design.                                                                

2.                     EXECUTION OF TASK                

(a)        Surface preparation
(i)         Application of specified paint.                                           
(ii)        Finished surface free from imperfections.                          

(b)        Layout /Placement of Design
(i)         Interpretation of design.                                                     
(ii)        Placement of design.                                                          

(c)        Adherence to Given Specification
(i)         Design dimension.                                                              
(ii)        Lettering dimension.                                                           

(d)       Technical Skill
(i)         Construction of design/lettering.                                        
(ii)        Painting of design.                                                              
(iii)       Painting of lettering.                                                           

                                                                                           
3.                     COLOUR                            

1. Use of colour specification on
   1. Background.                                                                        
   2. Design.                                                                                 
   3. Lettering.     
                                                                       

2. Quality in colour specification.                                  

4.                     FINISHING  

1. Completion of the given task.                                                 
2. Neatness.