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CUAACD402
Experiment with moulding and casting techniques

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop technical skills in moulding and casting through experimentation.

It applies to individuals working on the design and production of three-dimensional projects in industrial and creative contexts. In the creative industries this includes ceramic artists, sculptors and prop makers.

No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop ideas and designs for moulds and casts

1.1 Apply knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques to inform ideasand designs

1.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners considering intellectualpropertyrequirements

1.3 Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes

1.4 Consider the market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work

1.5 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

2. Extend moulding and casting skills

2.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used

2.2 Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipmentto achieve different outcomes

2.3 Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation

2.4 Take account of safety and sustainability considerationsin the moulding and casting process

3. Make moulds and casts

3.1 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements

3.2 Create moulds or casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation

3.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

3.4 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production process

4. Evaluate own work

4.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution

4.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development

4.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Evidence of the ability to:

develop ideas and techniques using research and experimentation

adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of different moulding materials and techniques

produce finished moulded or cast items that demonstrate a command of techniques using safe and sustainable work practices

evaluate own work through self-reflection and collaboration with others.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in moulding and casting

outline characteristics of different materials under different treatments and explain the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

outline research methodologies used by artists

identify suppliers of moulding and casting resources needed in a professional practice

explain intellectual property and other relevant legislation to be considered if using or adapting ideas from other practitioners

outline work health and safety and sustainability considerations for the set-up and operation of moulding and casting work space.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

casting and mould-making materials, tools and equipment

a workspace in which items can be constructed safely

research tools and information sources

interaction with relevant people.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop ideas and designs for moulds and casts

1.1 Apply knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques to inform ideasand designs

1.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners considering intellectualpropertyrequirements

1.3 Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes

1.4 Consider the market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work

1.5 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

2. Extend moulding and casting skills

2.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used

2.2 Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipmentto achieve different outcomes

2.3 Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation

2.4 Take account of safety and sustainability considerationsin the moulding and casting process

3. Make moulds and casts

3.1 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements

3.2 Create moulds or casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation

3.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

3.4 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production process

4. Evaluate own work

4.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution

4.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development

4.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Evidence of the ability to:

develop ideas and techniques using research and experimentation

adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of different moulding materials and techniques

produce finished moulded or cast items that demonstrate a command of techniques using safe and sustainable work practices

evaluate own work through self-reflection and collaboration with others.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in moulding and casting

outline characteristics of different materials under different treatments and explain the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

outline research methodologies used by artists

identify suppliers of moulding and casting resources needed in a professional practice

explain intellectual property and other relevant legislation to be considered if using or adapting ideas from other practitioners

outline work health and safety and sustainability considerations for the set-up and operation of moulding and casting work space.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

casting and mould-making materials, tools and equipment

a workspace in which items can be constructed safely

research tools and information sources

interaction with relevant people.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Apply knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques to inform ideasand designs 
Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners considering intellectualpropertyrequirements 
Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes 
Consider the market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work 
Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others 
Evaluate the potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used 
Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipmentto achieve different outcomes 
Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation 
Take account of safety and sustainability considerationsin the moulding and casting process 
Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements 
Create moulds or casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation 
Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work 
Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production process 
Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution 
Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development 
Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback 

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