Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:04 PM AWST
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Refine handbuilding techniques
Refine handbuilding techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
CUACER504
CUACER504
State Code
AWJ60
AWJ60
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce complex functional or artistic handbuilt ceramic items. It involves research to develop designs and refinement of handbuilding technique through experimentation and dedicated practice.It applies to those visual artists who are highly skilled in the specific techniques for handbuilt ceramic work and who realise an individual professional style and a coherent body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop ideas for handbuilt ceramics
- 1.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by handbuilt ceramics for own approach to work
- 1.2 Research ideas for handbuilt work from historical and contemporary references
- 1.3 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners and comply with intellectual property requirements
- 1.4 Refine ideas through experimentation and create designs for a range of handbuilt ceramic pieces to meet market or design brief needs
2. Determine safety requirements for handbuilt ceramic work
- 2.1 Investigate specific safety and sustainability issues for handbuilt ceramic work
- 2.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
- 2.3 Establish, follow and monitor safe work practices during production of work
3. Handbuild ceramic items
- 3.1 Determine suitable forming methods for a range of handbuilt ceramic items
- 3.2 Handbuild individual items and sets to design requirements for form and function
- 3.3 Define ceramic forms using appropriate assembly techniques
- 3.4 Prepare articles for further decoration
- 3.5 Use appropriate finishing and drying techniques on handbuilt items
4. Refine handbuilding skills
- 4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation with handbuilt ceramic items
- 4.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in handbuilt ceramic projects based on developing expertise
- 4.3 Evolve ideas and professional skill with handbuilt ceramic items through ongoing experimentation with technique
- 4.4 Develop own ways of working with handbuilding techniques to create individual style
- 4.5 Create a coherent body of handbuilt ceramic work that shows command of selected handbuilding techniques
5. Evaluate own handbuilding work
- 5.1 Evaluate development of own technique for handbuilt ceramic work with others and seek feedback
- 5.2 Identify ways to further develop handbuilding techniques as part of a professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7635 | CUVCER504A | Refine handbuilding techniques | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODH53 | CUACER514 | Refine handbuilding techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL1 | CUA51215 | Diploma of Ceramics | Qualification |
| AZL6 | CUA60715 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |