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Apply art finishing

Apply art finishing

Unit of competency
National Code
CUECOS02C
State Code
D1634
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret designs, production schedules and specifications, and to apply art finishing to items used within any production within the cultural industries. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine art finishing requirements
  • 1.1. Interpret design into practical plans for art finishing in accordance with production requirements
  • 1.2. Liaise with appropriate colleagues to ensure construction meets with design specifications and any amendments to design are approved before work proceeds
  • 1.3. Establish art finishing requirements as required following consultation on design specifications
  • 1.4. Select appropriate methods of art finishing through experimentation and testing of techniques
  • 1.5. Select and source materials in accordance with production requirements
2. Apply art finishing methods to materials
  • 2.1. Select and prepare appropriate tools and materials for the chosen art finishing method
  • 2.2. Use tools and materials safely during the art finishing process correctly
  • 2.3. Use and dispose of tools and materials in an environmentally responsible manner
  • 2.4. Use art finishing techniques on raw materials and finished items in accordance with production/performer requirements
  • 2.5. Promptly identify any problems with art finishing and take appropriate action to address these, including discussions with relevant colleagues
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Art finishing may be applied to:
costume accessories
costumes
furniture
millinery
props
sets
Production requirements to be considered in the planning and application of art finishing may include:
budget constraints
how the item is to be used
level of ongoing maintenance required
number of times the item is to be used
potential for production charges that may impact
safety issues
storage and transport constraints
time constraints
the person for whom the item is intended
Art finishing methods may include:
ageing
appliqué
applying accessories to finished items
beading
breaking down
dyeing
hand/machine embroidery
modern/antique pleating
painting
quilting
screen printing
stencilling
Materials may include:
electronics
fabrics
foam
found objects
latex
leather
metal
paper/cardboard
plastics
straw
vinyl
Environmentally responsible use of materials and tools may include consideration of:
appropriate disposal of waste
minimising use of environmentally damaging products
noise and odour impacts on others
special disposal techniques for certain products
Relevant colleagues may include:
designers
performers
technical and production staff








EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to apply a range of finishing methods to items to meet production requirements
knowledge of the scope of art finishing methods and their application in a performance context
safe use of tools and materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the application of multiple art finishing methods to a range of production items.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using various art finishing techniques
evaluation of items on which the candidate has completed art finishing, e.g. appropriateness of method, quality of finish
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of art finishing techniques and materials
portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
items required for relevant art finishing methods as specified in the Range Statement
raw materials/finished items for the application of art finishing.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7193 CUECOS02B Apply art finishing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI015 CUACOS301 Apply art finishing Unit of competency