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.
External influences may be:
cultural
economic
political
sociological
technological.
Personal experiences and factorsmay be:
financial
geographical
negative
physical
political
positive
social
spiritual.
Others may include:
family members
mentors
peers
teachers
technical experts.
Critical thinkingmay involve:
adapting
analysing and evaluating actions and policies
challenging
clarifying issues, values and standards
comparing similar situations
comparing and contrasting ideals with practice
comparing and evaluating beliefs, interpretations and theories
critical path process
debate and discussion
developing criteria for evaluation
distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts
examining and evaluating assumptions
exploring implications and consequences
generating and assessing solutions
judging
leap of faith
making connections between seemingly unrelated information
making interdisciplinary connections
making plausible inferences and predictions
noting significant similarities and differences
openness
questioning
reading and listening critically.
Contextual researchmay relate to:
analysis of greater subtlety and distinction
areas of research not already explored
component resourcing
consumer trends
current business theories
emerging government policy
emerging research
fashion and design trends
individuals in any fields of endeavour
innovative organisations
international trends
research in greater depth
research of broader scope
social trends.
Professional goals and aspirationsmay be:
commercial
creative
developmental
philosophical
political
social.
Opportunities may include:
collaborative projects
industrial applications
innovative exhibitions
new commercial outlets
public art projects.

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:
evolve ideas in professional work through a demonstrated process of evaluation, research and practice
produce both experimental and finished work that demonstrates the evolution of ideas
evaluate and discuss work in a professional context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate resources for the production of work, including work space, tools, equipment and materials
studio and workshop facilities.
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 a body of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to independently conceive, plan and realise the work
evaluation of a candidate’s visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the work, including research and ideas development
group peer review work produced by the candidate
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written reports produced by the candidate
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, for example:
CUVPRP601A Originate a body of independent creative work.