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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research glassworking materials and processes
  2. Select glassworking materials and processes for exploration
  3. Integrate glassworking materials and processes into own work
  4. Manage glassworking materials

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research the properties, capabilities and use of an extensive range of glassworking materials to inform own work practice

refine the use of glassworking materials through a process of thorough experimentation and practice to create a coherent body of glasswork which:

shows a command of chosen materials

demonstrates the development of an individual style

supports own ideas for work.

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


Knowledge Evidence

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

describe intellectual property requirements relevant to producing glassworks

identify an extensive range of information sources that support research in glassworking materials

describe, for an extensive range of materials used to produce glass objects:

physical properties and capabilities

the characteristics of materials under different treatments and how they work to achieve different effects

limitations and constraints in achieving effects

describe how different materials and glassworking techniques combine to achieve different technical effects

explain ways to use, adapt, combine and challenge the capabilities of an extensive range of glassworking materials to develop an individual professional style

summarise supply sources for an extensive range of glassworking materials used in professional practice

describe, for glassworking materials, typical types, content and use of safety and technical data including Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

explain key safety requirements for glasswork.