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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to engage with others about the technical and conceptual aspects of glasswork

critical thinking and analytical skills to

evaluate and make judgements about relationships between glass technique effects and ideas

make critical evaluations of own technique

make critical evaluations of research findings

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and act on opportunities for own practice presented by research and experimentation

learning skills to develop and refine own skills to a professional practice standard

literacy skills to analyse complex and varied information about glassworking

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical problems in glasswork

selfmanagement and planning skills to create a coherent body of glasswork

technical skills to show command of chosen glassworking techniques at a professional level

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

relationship between glassworking technique particular effects and ideas in the work of other artists and in the context of own practice

extended range of information sources that support research in glass practice

cultural sociological philosophical aesthetic political and commercial influences on glassworking technique in historical and contemporary contexts

professional development opportunities for artists seeking to develop a glass practice

elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged in the creation of work

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with glassworking as a professional practice

sustainability issues for the professional operation of a glass practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of a professional work space

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

evolve and refine glassworking technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation

develop individual style in own work

produce a coherent body of professional artwork that includes the use of welldeveloped technical glassworking skills

research glassworking in the broader context of other artwork and artists

use safe and sustainable work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

equipment materials and tools used to produce glassworking work

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 glassworking technique within a body of work produced by the candidate

evaluation of processes used by the candidate to evolve and refine glassworking technique

evaluation of the work documentation

direct observation of glassworking in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

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

CUVPRPA Realise a body of creative work

CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work.

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.

Glassworking techniques may include:	applications of alternative modelling and mould-making materials to make moulds, templates and patterns assemblage block and case moulds for casting production casting using pre-formed components combination of techniques finishing techniques: cutting grinding polishing hand cutting hot glass: blowing casting solid forming kiln forming: fusing kiln casting pâtédeverre raking slumping, bending and draping lampworking leadlight and copperfoil mould making for: fusing, slumping and draping hot casting kiln casting lampwork multiple layer fusing/casting surface treatments: acid etching engraving incising and piercing sandblasting and sand carving use of a variety of components made from alternative materials, such as wood, stone, metal and ceramic use of inclusions use of advanced 2-part epoxies and UV adhesives to attach glass components use of the following tools and equipment: computer-aided cutter flatbed grinder glass lathe power tools for cutting, grinding and polishing programmable electric kilns sandblaster water jet blaster.
Technical effects may include:	combination of glass and other materials juxtaposition of opaque, translucent and transparent glass surface treatments specific to glass, including: applied lustres applied paints, enamels and frits erosion techniques, including sandblasting and acid etching fumed finishes multiple layering of different surface treatments.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:	copyright design licensing regulations form of acknowledgement or credit moral rights protocols for the adaptation of work by others trademarks.
Opportunities may relate to:	communication of ideas natural affinity with particular techniques potential for combining techniques potential for interactions between technique and media themes in work.
Limitations and constraints may relate to:	availability of materials capacity of technique to deliver required effect own interaction with technique resources time.
Refinement relates to:	ability to use selected techniques with confidence ongoing demonstration of development of technique use of selected techniques in a body of professional work.
Safe work practices may include:	completing material safety data sheets (MSDS) correct disposal of waste materials dust and fume extraction ergonomic safety managing risk reporting accidents and incidents use of tools and equipment using clearly designated wet and dry areas using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Technical problems may include:	equipment and machinery breakdown, such as: kiln element failure faulty or broken equipment lack of compatible glass limitations of own technical skill required for selected: firing processes forming techniques surface design and decorating techniques limited availability of space for: displaying finished results producing work, including making, assembling and firing clean and dry storage of work in progress limited kiln capacity, including: limited kiln capacity to allow for work to be fired as required unavailability of kilns suitable for large work.
Coherent body of glassworking is:	conceptually resolved documented in terms of its development subject to critical feedback by others technically resolved thematically connected.
Ways in which technique may be further developed may include:	collaboration further study intensive workshops mentored guidance new projects.