Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAACD514 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Refine carving techniques for creative work

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CUAACD514 - Refine carving techniques for creative work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine technical expertise in carving stone, wood or other hard materials for sculptural work.It applies to individuals working as sculptors and designers who use hard materials such as stone and wood to create unique pieces of art or functional items. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

materials, tools and equipment for the chosen media

a work space in which items can be constructed safely.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Evaluate design and production requirements for carving projects
  • Establish technical specifications and creativeparameters for carving projects
  • Liaise with relevant people about the project
  • Prepare documentation to support the carving process
  • Develop a plan of work for the project
       
Element: Select and prepare resources for the carving project
  • Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives
  • Prepare the material to be carved
  • Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief
  • Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome
  • Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions
  • Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment
       
Element: Carve and finish sculptural work
  • Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work
  • Mark the material as required to support the carving process
  • Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools
  • Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses
  • Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate
  • Identify and resolve technical and design challenges
  • Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them
  • Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work
       
Element: Evaluate carving work
  • Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish
  • Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives
  • Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate design and production requirements for carving projects

1.1 Establish technical specifications and creativeparameters for carving projects

1.2 Liaise with relevant people about the project

1.3 Prepare documentation to support the carving process

1.4 Develop a plan of work for the project

2. Select and prepare resources for the carving project

2.1 Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives

2.2 Prepare the material to be carved

2.3 Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief

2.4 Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome

2.5 Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions

2.6 Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment

3. Carve and finish sculptural work

3.1 Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work

3.2 Mark the material as required to support the carving process

3.3 Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools

3.4 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses

3.5 Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate

3.6 Identify and resolve technical and design challenges

3.7 Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them

3.8 Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work

4. Evaluate carving work

4.1 Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish

4.2 Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives

4.3 Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work

Evidence of the ability to:

produce, with independent technical proficiency in carving techniques, multiple artistic or functional pieces that meet objectives for the work

select and prepare materials and tools that maximise opportunity to meet design objectives

apply safe work practices to the use of carving equipment and materials

assess creative and technical outcomes of work and document

future improvement opportunities.

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

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

describe detailed characteristics of stone, wood or other carvable material in terms of:

availability

cost

ease of carving

natural features

suitability for different purposes

identify a range of carving tools available, and their particular features and applications

discuss reasons for the use of particular carving techniques to achieve particular effects

describe finishing techniques for particular materials

identify common technical problems that arise in the carving process and how they are resolved

describe safety considerations for the execution of both small and large scale carving projects

describe sustainability considerations that could be expected to form part of a brief.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate design and production requirements for carving projects

1.1 Establish technical specifications and creativeparameters for carving projects

1.2 Liaise with relevant people about the project

1.3 Prepare documentation to support the carving process

1.4 Develop a plan of work for the project

2. Select and prepare resources for the carving project

2.1 Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives

2.2 Prepare the material to be carved

2.3 Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief

2.4 Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome

2.5 Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions

2.6 Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment

3. Carve and finish sculptural work

3.1 Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work

3.2 Mark the material as required to support the carving process

3.3 Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools

3.4 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses

3.5 Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate

3.6 Identify and resolve technical and design challenges

3.7 Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them

3.8 Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work

4. Evaluate carving work

4.1 Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish

4.2 Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives

4.3 Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish technical specifications and creativeparameters for carving projects 
Liaise with relevant people about the project 
Prepare documentation to support the carving process 
Develop a plan of work for the project 
Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives 
Prepare the material to be carved 
Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief 
Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome 
Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions 
Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment 
Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work 
Mark the material as required to support the carving process 
Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools 
Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses 
Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate 
Identify and resolve technical and design challenges 
Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them 
Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work 
Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish 
Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives 
Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work 

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