Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:02 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:02 AM AWST
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Develop sculptural skills
Develop sculptural skills
Unit of competency
National Code
CUASCU201
CUASCU201
State Code
AWG93
AWG93
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a limited range of basic sculptural techniques to produce fundamental sculptures from simple design concepts.It applies to individuals who have developed some general design, drawing or craft skills and who are now embarking on a career in visual arts. They have little or no experience in sculpture and work under close supervision and with guidance from others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare sculpture resources
- 1.1 Calculate and obtain type and quantity of sculpture equipment, tools and materials according to own selected ideas for the work
- 1.2 Prepare equipment, tools and materials according to procedures for workplace safety, cost control and waste minimisation
- 1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people
2. Test and use basic sculpture techniques
- 2.1 View a range of sculpture in different styles, and discuss with key people how effects are achieved
- 2.2 Match potential techniques to ideas for own sculptural work with assistance from key people
- 2.3 Test a range of techniques to determine the effects they achieve through experimentation with samples, practice pieces or work in progress
- 2.4 Use selected techniques to produce fundamental sculptures considering and applying elements and principles of design
- 2.5 Clean and store equipment, tools, and materials according to specific needs of different items
- 2.6 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely and minimise waste throughout all processes
3. Review work to develop skills
- 3.1 Review own sculptural work and note areas for future improvement
- 3.2 Seek and consider feedback from key people to identify areas for improvement
- 3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7771 | CUVSCU201A | Develop sculptural skills | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODG99 | CUASCU211 | Develop sculptural skills | Unit of competency |
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