Refine kiln cast glass techniques

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 9:47 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAGLA503

State Code
AWJ01

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/01/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

100305 - Crafts

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce functional or artistic glass objects using kiln casting techniques. It involves research to develop designs and refinement of kiln casting technique through experimentation and dedicated practice.It applies to those visual artists who are highly skilled in the specific techniques for kiln cast glasswork 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 kiln cast glass

1.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by kiln cast glasswork for own approach to work
1.2 Research ideas for kiln cast glasswork 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 and create designs for a range of kiln cast glass objects to meet professional practice needs

2. Establish requirements for kiln cast glass

2.1 Investigate specific safety and sustainability issues for kiln cast glasswork to establish, follow and monitor safe work practices during production of work
2.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
2.3 Plan firing schedules for different forms
2.4 Investigate and test processes for kiln cast glasswork on samples or practice pieces

3. Kiln cast glass forms

3.1 Determine and use suitable forming methods and techniques for a range of objects
3.2 Make kiln cast glass objects to design requirements for form and function
3.3 Define the form using glassworking techniques
3.4 Prepare articles for further surface treatment and finishing
3.5 Use appropriate finishing techniques on kiln cast objects

4. Refine kiln cast glass techniques

4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation with kiln glass objects
4.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in kiln cast glass projects based on developing expertise
4.3 Evolve ideas and professional skill with kiln glass objects through ongoing experimentation with technique
4.4 Develop own ways of working with kiln cast glass techniques to create individual style
4.5 Create a coherent body of kiln cast glasswork that shows command of selected glassworking techniques

5. Evaluate own kiln cast glasswork

5.1 Evaluate development of own technique for kiln cast glasswork with others and seek feedback
5.2 Identify ways to further develop kiln glass techniques as part of professional glass practice and build ideas into future work

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S7660	CUVGLA503A	Refine kiln cast glass techniques	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODE27	CUAGLA513	Refine kiln cast glass techniques	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZL1	CUA51215	Diploma of Ceramics	Qualification
AZL6	CUA60715	Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts	Qualification
AZL3	CUA51115	Diploma of Visual Arts	Qualification