Assessor Resource

CUECOS02C
Apply art finishing

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


People working in the areas of costume, props, set and scenic art manufacture apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit.

This unit has linkages to a range of costume, props and set manufacturing units and combined assessment and/or training with those units is recommended, e.g.:

CUECOS10B Make period costumes

CUECOS11B Make character costumes.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret designs, production schedules and specifications, and to apply art finishing to items used within any production within the cultural industries.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

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

knowledge of the scope of art finishing methods and their application in a performance context

safe use of tools and materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the application of multiple art finishing methods to a range of production items.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of the candidate using various art finishing techniques

evaluation of items on which the candidate has completed art finishing, e.g. appropriateness of method, quality of finish

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of art finishing techniques and materials

portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

items required for relevant art finishing methods as specified in the Range Statement

raw materials/finished items for the application of art finishing.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Required skills

typical production requirements for art finishing, including the range of items for which art finishing may be required

Required knowledge

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

safety issues associated with different art finishing techniques

sources of supply for art finishing materials and products

common art finishing products, their accessibility and cost

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.

Art finishing may be applied to:

costume accessories

costumes

furniture

millinery

props

sets

Production requirements to be considered in the planning and application of art finishing may include:

budget constraints

how the item is to be used

level of ongoing maintenance required

number of times the item is to be used

potential for production charges that may impact

safety issues

storage and transport constraints

time constraints

the person for whom the item is intended

Art finishing methods may include:

ageing

appliqué

applying accessories to finished items

beading

breaking down

dyeing

hand/machine embroidery

modern/antique pleating

painting

quilting

screen printing

stencilling

Materials may include:

electronics

fabrics

foam

found objects

latex

leather

metal

paper/cardboard

plastics

straw

vinyl

Environmentally responsible use of materials and tools may include consideration of:

appropriate disposal of waste

minimising use of environmentally damaging products

noise and odour impacts on others

special disposal techniques for certain products

Relevant colleagues may include:

designers

performers

technical and production staff

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
Interpret design into practical plans for art finishing in accordance with production requirements 
Liaise with appropriate colleagues to ensure construction meets with design specifications and any amendments to design are approved before work proceeds 
Establish art finishing requirements as required following consultation on design specifications 
Select appropriate methods of art finishing through experimentation and testing of techniques 
Select and source materials in accordance with production requirements 
Select and prepare appropriate tools and materials for the chosen art finishing method 
Use tools and materials safely during the art finishing process correctly 
Use and dispose of tools and materials in an environmentally responsible manner 
Use art finishing techniques on raw materials and finished items in accordance with production/performer requirements 
Promptly identify any problems with art finishing and take appropriate action to address these, including discussions with relevant colleagues 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUECOS02C - Apply art finishing
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Assessment Record Sheet

CUECOS02C - Apply art finishing

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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