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CUVACD402A
Experiment with moulding and casting techniques

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


People working in industrial and creative contexts use technical casting and moulding skills in their work. In the creative industries this includes ceramic artists, sculptors and prop makers, but the unit could also be relevant to others working with the design and production of any three-dimensional object.

At this level, the individual demonstrates some skill and confidence with the moulding and casting process, most likely at a pre-professional level.

Work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance available as required.

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

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


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

Evidence of the ability to:

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished moulded or cast items that demonstrate a command of techniques

apply knowledge of moulding and casting techniques, equipment and materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

casting and mould-making materials, tools and equipment

a workspace in which items can be constructed safely.

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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of moulding and casting 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, for example:

CUVCER401A Experiment with techniques to produce ceramics.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to discuss creative work from a technical and conceptual perspective

initiative and enterprise skills to:

experiment with different techniques

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for moulding and casting projects

learning skills to:

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of artists

numeracy skills to:

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources

problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical conceptual issues in casting and moulding work

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.

Required knowledge

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

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

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

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for moulding and casting work and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of resources needed in a professional practice that includes moulding and casting

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent art practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of an arts practice

OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of moulding and casting work space.

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.

Casting and moulding techniques may include:

blow moulding

carving

draping and slumping

handbuilding

investing

life casting

modelling

pouring

pressing

slipcasting

using release agents

vacuum forming.

Ideas may be influenced by:

artistic aspirations

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

searching the internet

seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers and catalogues

visiting exhibitions and museums.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

copyright

extent to which the work may be used

moral rights

procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others

protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

Professional potential may relate to:

cost of production

existence of an established market

how to promote or sell the work

market trends

professional development.

Criteria may relate to:

access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques

ease of application of the techniques

personal affinity with the techniques.

Materials may include:

glazes

other media, such as metal, wire, glass, fabric, timber, board, and other natural or synthetic materials

oxides

range of clays.

Tools and equipment may include:

casting frames

casting table

centrifugal casting machine

cottles

die casting machine

drawing and design tools and materials

carving and modelling tools

computers and design software

rapid prototyping equipment

measuring tools and equipment:

accurate scales

electronic balance

measuring instruments for volume and length

mould boards and clamps

protective clothing and equipment

ram press

vacuum former.

Safety and sustainability considerations may include:

federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

safe disposal of waste.

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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 ideas and designs 
Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements 
Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other 
Consider the professional potential and other criteria for work when developing ideas 
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 equipment to achieve different outcomes 
Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation 
Take account of safety and sustainability considerations in the moulding and casting process 
Set up or coordinate resource requirements 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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