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.

Drawing techniques may include:
caricature
cartooning
computer-aided drawing
figure drawing
observational drawing
other digital drawing techniques
technical drawing.
External factors may include:
availability of software
established practice in particular area of work
market expectations.
Opportunities may relate to:
commercial potential
communication of ideas
personal affinity with particular techniques
potential for combining techniques
potential for interactions between technique and media
themes in work.
Limitations and constraints may relate to:
availability of materials
capacity of technique to deliver required effect
own interaction with technique
resources, such as the cost of purchasing software
time.
Refinement relates to:
ability to use technique with confidence
ability to maximise the creative potential.
Safe work practices may include:
correct disposal of waste materials
ergonomic safety
managing risk
use of tools and equipment
use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Technical problems may include:
implications of scale and size
limitations of materials
limitations of processes or technology.
Command and confidence relate to:
creation of work at a professional standard
sound understanding of technique
technical ability
wide range of techniques.
Professional development needs and opportunities may include:
collaboration
further study
intensive workshops
mentored guidance
new 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:
produce finished drawings for professional work that show technical command and confidence with the selected technique
refine a selected drawing technique through a demonstrated process of practice and experimentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment, materials and tools used to produce drawings.
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 drawing technique within a body of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to evolve and refine technique
direct observation of work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
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.