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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inform work through experimentation with techniques and media for the production of wood objects.
  2. Develop and refine a conceptual vision for wood objects.
  3. Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.
  4. Realise wood objects.

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills and sources of information to inform experimentation in the production of wood objects

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material about the work of other artists who produce wood objects

numeracy skills sufficient to evaluate resource costs and to calculate material quantities

Required knowledge

the role of experimentation in developing and refining concepts for wood objects

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials tools and equipment used in the production of wood objects

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

formal elements and principles of design and how these may be used adapted and challenged in the development of concepts for wood objects

historical and theoretical contexts for wood objects and how this may be used to inform own artistic practice

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with wood objects

sources of raw partprocessed and processed materials and other resources for the production of wood objects

work space requirements for the production of wood objects including selection and set up of work space for particular types of work

environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in the production of wood objects including the potential issues associated with new approaches

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the production of wood objects

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

production of wood objects which demonstrate a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision

indepth knowledge of techniques materials tools and equipment and the ways they may be adapted and extended for the production of wood objects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools equipment and materials to produce multiple wood objects or a single major work

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

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

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

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 a speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to produce wood objects

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.

Wood objects may include:

carved panels, e.g. low or high relief, small or large scale, carved vessels

furniture, hardware items, e.g. carved doors, windows and other architectural elements

implements, e.g. tableware, including a range of flatware and bowls

jewellery

musical instruments

sculpture

other functional items, e.g. clocks.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:

assemblage

carving

combining with other materials synthetic and/or natural

digital techniques

laminating

manufacture of full scale mock ups

model making

production and use of jig

prototyping

simple marquetry

steam bending

welding (for metal elements)

wood finishing

wood turning

wooden tool making.

Materials may include:

found objects and materials

industrial/synthetic materials

metals and alloys

natural materials

oxidising agents and other patina agents

those required for assembling/joining wood and other materials, e.g. for binding wire, rope, string, thread, fibres

those required for wood finishing, e.g. sandpapers, paints, glues, stains, lacquers

those required for wood shaping and turning

wood and wood products.

Tools and equipment may be fixed and may include hand and/or power tools for:

assembling wood and other materials

carving and/or cutting wood and other materials, including wood engraving and branding tools

metal working equipment and tools, e.g. welding equipment and tools

protective clothing

shaping/turning wood and other materials, including jig

steam bending equipment.

Other tools and equipment may include:

clamps

electronic equipment, e.g. computer, printer, recording and projection equipment

fastening and fitting tools

measuring tools

mechanised paint stirrers.

Extending capabilities through:

experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.

Particular safety or environmental issues may include:

Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

safe disposal of waste.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers

visiting exhibitions, museums.

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright

protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

elements and principles of design

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the wood objects, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Refining the conceptual vision may include:

adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique

no change.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects or materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials, tools and equipment

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

dust extraction

lighting

process-specific requirements

ventilation.

Issues of presentation may include:

availability of space

cost

practical considerations

presentation context

timeframe.

Takingaction may involve:

deciding on presentation method

seeking external assistance, e.g. installation, transport

selecting and preparing work for presentation.