Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Key ideas may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
ideas about work that address and respond to the values of a site
relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
identity
land and place
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Types of site information may include:
planning regulations
physical characteristics of the site, including:
buildings
dimensions
flora
industries
land forms
overhead wires
location
pathways
presence of fauna
roads
waterways
reports, such as:
council
geology
government
weather
requirements relating to development plans
social, economic and historical characteristics:
status as a community meeting place
economic conditions
heritage values
industrial area
sacred space
urban renewal.
Relevant people may include:
clients
industry practitioners
managers
mentors
project team members.
Sources of information may include:
discussions or interviews with artists, designers or craftspeople
discussions or interviews with people who are familiar with potential sites
galleries
internet
libraries
local council or consent authority
museums
personal observations and experience
print and electronic media
reference books
technical and scientific reports.
Criteria for selecting sites may include:
intellectual property issues
development consent requirements
environmental issues associated with site-specific characteristics
organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to the specific characteristics of a site
perspectives and requirements of others, such as:
architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning companies
artist-run studios
government agencies/funding organisations
local arts community
local councils
physical and practical characteristics for creating the work
public access for viewing the work
social, economic, cultural and historical values.
Site characteristics may include:
environmental considerations
heritage
physical constraints, such as:
access
changing contours of the landscape
cliffs
weather conditions
political and economic influences
sacred, religious and cultural significance.
Work options may be based on criteria, such as:
approval requirements
consistency with ideas
financial considerations
heritage, cultural and religious values
OHS procedures in relation to specific work options for selected sites
practical considerations in relation to equipment, materials and access.
Ways in which work procedures can be documented may include:
diagrams
drawings
photographs
slides
specifications
text notes, such as diary entries
video and digital images.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
select sites that are responsive to key ideas in the work
apply criteria that appropriately address and respond to the parameters for site selection
develop plans for the production of work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
sites typically used for artworks
sources of information about sites.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing site selection and work planning processes
evaluation of verbal presentation of research options and planning
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.