Assessor Resource

CUACOS301
Apply art finishing

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply art finishing to items used in productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.

At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine art finishing requirements

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan art finishing tasks according to production requirements

1.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that art finishing tasks meet design specifications and any amendments to design are approved before work proceeds

1.3 Select appropriate methods of art finishing through experimentation and testing of techniques

1.4 Select and source materials according to production requirements

2. Undertake the art finishing process

2.1 Prepare appropriate tools and materials for chosen art finishing methods and treatments

2.2 Use tools and materials safely during the art finishing process

2.3 Use and dispose of tools and materials in an environmentally responsible manner

2.4 Use art finishing techniques on components and finished items according to production and performer requirements

2.5 Promptly identify problems with art finishing and take appropriate action in consultation with relevant personnel

3. Complete art finishing tasks

3.1 Adjust art finishing in response to feedback from relevant personnel

3.2 Submit finished items within agreed timelines

3.3 Complete workplace documentation as required

Evidence of the ability to:

apply a range of art finishing methods to items to meet production requirements

use tools and materials to apply art finishing to costumes and other performance items

follow safety procedures when using tools and materials.

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

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the effects of art finishing on various materials and fabrics in a performance context

describe safety issues associated with different art finishing techniques

describe suppliers of art finishing materials and products

explain when and how manufacturer’s safety data information is used.

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 art finishing tools and materials.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine art finishing requirements

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan art finishing tasks according to production requirements

1.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that art finishing tasks meet design specifications and any amendments to design are approved before work proceeds

1.3 Select appropriate methods of art finishing through experimentation and testing of techniques

1.4 Select and source materials according to production requirements

2. Undertake the art finishing process

2.1 Prepare appropriate tools and materials for chosen art finishing methods and treatments

2.2 Use tools and materials safely during the art finishing process

2.3 Use and dispose of tools and materials in an environmentally responsible manner

2.4 Use art finishing techniques on components and finished items according to production and performer requirements

2.5 Promptly identify problems with art finishing and take appropriate action in consultation with relevant personnel

3. Complete art finishing tasks

3.1 Adjust art finishing in response to feedback from relevant personnel

3.2 Submit finished items within agreed timelines

3.3 Complete workplace documentation as required

Evidence of the ability to:

apply a range of art finishing methods to items to meet production requirements

use tools and materials to apply art finishing to costumes and other performance items

follow safety procedures when using tools and materials.

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

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the effects of art finishing on various materials and fabrics in a performance context

describe safety issues associated with different art finishing techniques

describe suppliers of art finishing materials and products

explain when and how manufacturer’s safety data information is used.

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 art finishing tools and materials.

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
In consultation with relevant personnel, plan art finishing tasks according to production requirements 
Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that art finishing tasks meet design specifications and any amendments to design are approved before work proceeds 
Select appropriate methods of art finishing through experimentation and testing of techniques 
Select and source materials according to production requirements 
Prepare appropriate tools and materials for chosen art finishing methods and treatments 
Use tools and materials safely during the art finishing process 
Use and dispose of tools and materials in an environmentally responsible manner 
Use art finishing techniques on components and finished items according to production and performer requirements 
Promptly identify problems with art finishing and take appropriate action in consultation with relevant personnel 
Adjust art finishing in response to feedback from relevant personnel 
Submit finished items within agreed timelines 
Complete workplace documentation as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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