Unit of competency Outline
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Produce ceramics
Produce ceramics
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP05B
CUVVSP05B
State Code
D1739
D1739
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce ceramic work through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. As such the range of techniques could be quite varied and broad in nature. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and maintain resources for ceramic work.
- 1.1 Correctly identify and select tools, equipment and materials required for the production of ceramic work.1.2 Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplaceprocedures and safety requirements. 1.3 Organise and maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe. 1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements.
2 Explore ceramic techniques to plan work.
- 2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, tools, equipment and materials for different types of ceramic work.2.2 Use and/or combine different techniques, tools, equipment and materials to determine and extend capabilities.2.3 Determine the conceptual vision for the proposed ceramic work based on exploration of different techniques or from supplied information.2.4 Establish criteria for the selection of techniques to meet the conceptual vision.2.5 Select techniques based on the conceptual vision.2.6 Plan work, identifying work processes and resource requirements.
3 Realise ceramic work.
- 3.1 Organise the resources required for the production of the proposed ceramic work based on the plan of work.3.2 Safely use and adapt techniques, tools, equipment and materials appropriately to realise the conceptual vision.3.3 Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final work and incorporate these into the work process.
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.
Tools may include:
brushes, toothbrushes
carving tools
knives/blades
rolling pins or other rollers
spatulas
tape measures.
Equipment may include:
banding wheel
gas or electric kiln
kiln furniture and equipment
protective clothing
raku kiln
wood fired kiln.
Materials may include:
glazes
oxides
range of clays.
Ceramicwork may include:
fired and non fired clay work
hand formed work (bowls, plates, vessels)
mixed media work
mural
sculptural work and constructions
tiles
wearable objects, e.g. head and neck pieces, anklets, bracelets.
Workplace procedures may relate to:
cost control
process specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Safety requirements would be in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction
light
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Assessing the capabilities of the techniques, tools and materials involve:
producing test pieces or samples
systematically testing a range of processes.
Extending capabilities of techniques refers to:
exploring the potential of techniques and discovering new ways of using techniques.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Within this unit the candidate would generally extend, build upon and combine a range of techniques which may include:
applied surface treatment (inlay with other clays, oxides, glazes)
firing techniques
hand forming (pinching, coiling and slab, slab-roll methods)
moulding
slip casting
subtract surface treatments (incising, impressing, stamping, piercing).
Criteria for the selection of techniques may relate to:
access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques
consistency with the conceptual vision for the proposed ceramic work
ease of application of the techniques
personal affinity with the techniques.
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.
Tools may include:
brushes, toothbrushes
carving tools
knives/blades
rolling pins or other rollers
spatulas
tape measures.
Equipment may include:
banding wheel
gas or electric kiln
kiln furniture and equipment
protective clothing
raku kiln
wood fired kiln.
Materials may include:
glazes
oxides
range of clays.
Ceramicwork may include:
fired and non fired clay work
hand formed work (bowls, plates, vessels)
mixed media work
mural
sculptural work and constructions
tiles
wearable objects, e.g. head and neck pieces, anklets, bracelets.
Workplace procedures may relate to:
cost control
process specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Safety requirements would be in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction
light
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Assessing the capabilities of the techniques, tools and materials involve:
producing test pieces or samples
systematically testing a range of processes.
Extending capabilities of techniques refers to:
exploring the potential of techniques and discovering new ways of using techniques.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Within this unit the candidate would generally extend, build upon and combine a range of techniques which may include:
applied surface treatment (inlay with other clays, oxides, glazes)
firing techniques
hand forming (pinching, coiling and slab, slab-roll methods)
moulding
slip casting
subtract surface treatments (incising, impressing, stamping, piercing).
Criteria for the selection of techniques may relate to:
access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques
consistency with the conceptual vision for the proposed ceramic work
ease of application of the techniques
personal affinity with the techniques.
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.
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:
production of ceramic work which demonstrates a command of selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in ceramic work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple pieces of ceramic work or a single major work.
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 ceramic work in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate's intentions
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce ceramics work.
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.
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:
production of ceramic work which demonstrates a command of selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in ceramic work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple pieces of ceramic work or a single major work.
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 ceramic work in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate's intentions
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce ceramics work.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6540 | CUVVSP05A | Produce ceramics | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7628 | CUVCER301A | Produce ceramics | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C612 | CUV30203 | Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| C624 | CUV30103 | Certificate III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |