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Investigate woodworking materials and processes

Investigate woodworking materials and processes

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWOO502
State Code
AWG51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of woodworking materials and processes to develop an individual professional style.It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work which could include functional items or art pieces. 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. Research woodworking materials and processes
  • 1.1 Research ways that other artists have used different woodworking materials and processes to achieve different effects and identify intellectual property requirements
  • 1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of a range of woodworking materials
  • 1.3 Investigate how different materials and woodworking techniques best combine to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes
  • 1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements for use
  • 1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials
2. Select woodworking materials and processes for exploration
  • 2.1 Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of particular woodworking materials and processes
  • 2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different woodworking materials and processes for own approach to work
  • 2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes
  • 2.4 Select a particular range of materials and processes that suit own practice
3. Integrate woodworking materials and processes into own work
  • 3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes
  • 3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress
  • 3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems with material use
  • 3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes to create individual style
  • 3.5 Develop a coherent body of woodworking work that shows command of selected woodworking materials
  • 3.6 Use safe work practices for handling materials and disposal of waste
4. Manage woodworking materials
  • 4.1 Establish supply of woodworking materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations
  • 4.2 Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste
  • 4.3 Maintain quality and maximise shelf-life of woodworking materials through appropriate handling and storage
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7785 CUVWOO502A Investigate woodworking materials and processes Unit of competency
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