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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Find ideas
  2. Prepare for creative work
  3. Apply creative techniques

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to seek feedback and assistance

numeracy skills to interpret simple technical data relevant to use of equipment materials and tools

learning skills to find new information and test ideas and techniques

planning and organising skills to collect and organise information

technical skills to apply techniques relevant to the creative form

Required knowledge

information sources that assist the development of ideas for creative work

basic techniques relevant to the creative work

practical safety issues relevant to work in the chosen area of work

intellectual property issues relevant to development of creative work

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

find ideas for creative work through a process of collecting organising and reviewing information

apply techniques using tools and materials safely to develop creative work

seek feedback and help from key persons

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

appropriate resources to apply techniques for creative work such as tools equipment and materials

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods may be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate using techniques

questioning and discussion about the candidates intentions and work outcome

review of work produced by the candidate

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


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.

Information may include:

books and magazines

family stories

film

man-made environment

music, film and video

myths and legends, including religious

natural environment

oral history

personal interests

photographs and other artworks

theatre.

Creative work may be:

aural

design in response to a particular need

oral

performance

visual art or craft.

Ways to organise may involve:

developing a visual diary

filing

scrapbooking images

writing.

Key people may include:

Elders

mentors

more experienced artists

supervisors

teachers.

Resources may include:

equipment

materials

tools.