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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Evaluate mould-making and casting approaches
  2. Design and make models for the mould-making and casting process
  3. Select mould-making and casting resources
  4. Complete construction process
  5. Evaluate work

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with others about work requirements

critical thinking and analytical skills to

evaluate ways of achieving required effects and results

experiment with different media and materials

literacy skills to

interpret technical data and instructions about use of materials and equipment such as product labels

interpret information from a variety of sources about the history and theory of casting and moulding

numeracy skills to calculate

volume of geometric and nongeometric forms

quantities of required materials

planning and organising skills to

select and organise materials tools and equipment

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical issues in mould making and casting

selfmanagement skills to evaluate the quality of own work and identify opportunities for improvement

technical skills to safely use materials tools and equipment for mouldmaking and casting processes

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

theory and practice of mould making and casting in historical and contemporary contexts

how mould making and casting are used in own area of work

current technologies and equipment used for mould making and casting and their application to different purposes

properties and applications of materials commonly used for mould making and casting in the relevant work context

reasons for the use of particular materials and techniques to achieve particular effects

common technical problems that arise in the creation of moulds and casts

intellectual property issues and legislation in creative practice

sustainability considerations that apply to moulding and casting work

OHS considerations for the making of moulds or casts in the relevant work context

Evidence Required

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

produce multiple technically sound items using mouldmaking and casting techniques

apply safe work practices with moulding and casting equipment and materials

apply knowledge of the properties of materials used in mould making and casting

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to casting and mouldmaking materials tools and equipment

a work space in which items can be made 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

direct observation of the candidate making moulds and using them to take casts

questioning and discussion about candidates work processes

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

CUVCERA Refine ceramics techniques

CUVCER501A Refine ceramics techniques

CUVCERA Investigate ceramic materials and processes

CUVCER502A Investigate ceramic materials and processes

CUVGLAA Refine glassworking techniques

CUVGLA501A Refine glassworking techniques

CUVGLAA Investigate glassworking materials and processes

CUVGLA502A Investigate glassworking materials and processes

CUVSCUA Refine sculptural techniques

CUVSCU501A Refine sculptural techniques

CUVSCUA Investigate sculptural materials and processes

CUVSCU502A Investigate sculptural materials and processes.


Range Statement

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.

Theory and practice of mould making and casting may relate to:

emerging trends

innovative use

production capabilities and economics

work of other artists or designers.

Purposes may be to create:

architectural items

art objects

block and case moulds for casting production

cast items, such as:

cast metal

cast plastic

hot cast glass

kiln cast glass

press moulded items

slipcast ceramics

slumped glass

functional items (one-offs or multiples)

models

sculptures

patterns

props

prototypes

samples

templates.

Design and production limitations may include:

availability of materials, tools and equipment

availability of suitable work space

skill level.

Designs may include:

computer-aided design (CAD) drawings

hand drawings

maquettes.

Forms may include:

full scale handmade models

maquettes

rapid prototyped models.

Evaluation may include consideration of:

aesthetic requirements

functional requirements

marketability of end product

mould-making and casting limitations.

Preparing patterns or models may include:

exposure and containment of each section when required

identifying and marking parting lines

isolating individual mould sections

using release agents.

Technical specifications may relate to:

cost of production

durability and strength

how and where the item is to be viewed or placed

number and size of items to be produced

shelf life of selected materials

suitability of selected materials

types of materials to be used.

Relevant people may include:

artists

designers

mentors

production personnel

supervisors

teachers.

Tools and equipment may include:

casting frames

casting table

centrifugal casting machine

cottles

die casting machine

drawing and design tools, including:

carving and modelling tools

computers and design software

rapid prototyping equipment

measuring tools and equipment, including:

accurate scales

electronic balance

measuring instruments for volume and length

mould boards and clamps

protective clothing and equipment

ram press

vacuum former.

Safety issues may relate to:

ergonomic issues, such as:

ability to pour moulds

size and weight of moulds

personal protective equipment (PPE)

use of chemicals

use of hot materials

use of safe casting techniques and materials when life casting

ventilation

work environment.

Mould-making and casting materials may include:

clays:

oil or polymer-based modelling clays

pottery clay bodies

latex

found objects

metal

manufactured plastics, such as:

fibreglass

polyurethane and polyester resins

sheet plastics

silicones, including condensation cure and addition cure

thermoset and thermoplastic elastomers

other casting materials, such as alginate

plaster products:

Forton MG

gypsum cement

pottery plaster and dental plaster

refractory materials, such as:

alumina

clay products, such as kaolin, bentonite and grog

investment plaster

silica

vermiculite

washed sand and furnace sand

release agents, such as:

petroleum-based products mixtures

shellac

soft soap

waxes:

jewellery wax

microcrystalline wax

wood.

Techniques may include:

blow moulding

carving

draping and slumping

handbuilding

investing

life casting

modelling

pouring

pressing

using release agents

vacuum forming.

Technical and design issues may relate to:

aesthetic appeal

applications of alternative modelling and mould-making materials

availability of materials

durability

functionality

marketability

skills required for production

time required for production.