Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

KHU-CON-0315

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to form glass tubes into specific shapes, fill them with gas, and provide a source of power to the tubes to produce illuminated signs commonly referred to as neon signs. It covers using tools and equipment to shape the glass tubes, and then attaching electrodes and pumping gas through the tubes before sealing and powering up the signs for display. It also covers installing the sign to a backing for display purposes and maximum visual effect. The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce illuminated signs using neon gas. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.