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Manage specialised finishing processes

Manage specialised finishing processes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACD525
State Code
ODH46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to safely manage a variety of specialised finishing processes in the context of independent creative practice. It involves researching options for finishing required works, setting up work spaces, assessing finishing techniques and finalising the finishing process. The unit applies to those who use aesthetic and technical finishing options with hard materials in their practices, including ceramicists, glass artists, sculptors, jewellers and others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research options for finishing work
  • 1.1 Identify and assess potential of specialised finishing materials, tools and equipment
  • 1.2 Research historical and contemporary trends to inform approach to specialised finishing
  • 1.3 Determine and compare the value of purchasing own tools and equipment against potential benefits of constructing own tools and equipment
  • 1.4 Experiment with building of own tools and equipment as required
  • 1.5 Investigate specific safety issuesassociated with specialised finishingtechniques
2. Set up specialised finishingwork space
  • 2.1 Review key requirements for setting up specialised finishingtools and equipment
  • 2.2 Confirm and create required conditions before starting specialised finishingprojects
  • 2.3 Identify potential safety issues and take action to address them as required
3. Assess specialised finishingoptions
  • 3.1 Research and adapt applicable ideas and approaches for finishing options
  • 3.2 Determine specialised finishing options for work being made
  • 3.3 Determine specific requirements for tools, equipment, materials and accessories
4. Apply specialised finishing techniques
  • 4.1 Complete specialised finishing processes according to safety and design requirements
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in the specialised finishingprocess
  • 4.3 Modify materials, tools and equipment as required
  • 4.4 Liaise with others on technical and creative aspects of specialised finishing, including collaboration on specific challenges
  • 4.5 Document specialised finishingprocesses
5. Evaluate quality of finished work
  • 5.1 Evaluate technical and aesthetic quality of finished objects
  • 5.2 Review documentation and evaluation to inform future work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK15 CUAACD515 Manage specialised finishing processes Unit of competency