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

CUVGLA301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce glasswork

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUVGLA301A - Produce glasswork
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce glasswork by exploring and applying a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application People still developing their glassworking expertise apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They produce finished glass items building on and combining a range of techniques to support the ideas of the work.At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Plan glassworking through exploration
  • Explore ideas and techniques for glassworking in consultation with key people as required
  • Review historical and contemporary glassworking practice as a potential source of ideas
  • Clarify ideas for glassworking based on exploration and discussion
  • Assess the capabilities of glassworking techniques through practice and adaptation
  • Select techniques that best support the ideas for the work
       
Element: Prepare, maintain and store glassworking resources
  • Select and organise glassworking tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work
  • Prepare and maintain resources based on the needs of the work
  • Take responsibility for the safe and sustainable use of resources
  • Store resources according to the needs of different items
       
Element: Create finished glasswork
  • Safely use and adapt glassworking techniques to create desired effects
  • Review work in progress and make adjustments as required to produce final work
  • Add value to the current work process and future work by documenting the work progress
  • Liaise with others to obtain feedback on work in terms of its technical proficiency and success in communicating ideas
       


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.

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 pieces of glasswork or a single major work that show some technical proficiency in chosen techniques

work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work

adapt the capabilities of glassworking techniques and resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

tools, equipment and materials used in glassworking.

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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of glassworking in progress

questioning and discussion of the candidate’s intentions and work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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:

CUVPRP301A Produce creative work.


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:

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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.

Required skills

communication skills to discuss ideas for glassworking with others

learning skills to:

improve techniques to produce glassworking through practice and some experimentation

respond constructively to feedback

literacy skills to interpret information about historical and contemporary glass practice

numeracy skills to calculate quantities of materials

planning and organising skills to organise resources required to produce glassworking

self-management skills to take responsibility for the process of creating work.

Required knowledge

ways of exploring techniques and materials to achieve different effects in glasswork

physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials, tools and equipment used in glasswork

work space requirements for glasswork, including ways of organising and maintaining space

cleaning, maintenance and storage procedures for glassworking tools, equipment and materials

historical and theoretical contexts for glassworking

elements and principles of design and their particular application to glasswork

intellectual property considerations for any person making creative work

sustainability considerations associated with the use of glassworking tools, equipment and materials

OHS procedures that apply to glasswork.

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.

Ideas may be influenced by:

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Techniques may include:

assemblage

blowing

casting

colouring

etching

fusing

hot forming

lampworking

leadlight and copperfoil

pâté de verre

sandblasting

slumping.

Glassworking may include:

functional forms:

bowls

lighting components

platters

vessels

jewellery and body wear

mural pieces

plaques

sculptural pieces

tiles.

Key peoplemay include:

mentors

other artists

peers

supervisors

teachers.

Strategies used to assess the capabilities of techniques may involve:

producing test pieces or samples

systematically testing a range of processes.

Materials may include:

clay

clear and coloured glass suitable for casting:

casting glass

tested compatible frit/cullet

clear and coloured glass suitable for lampworking:

sheet glass

stringers

tested compatible rods

clear and coloured sheet glass:

float glass

tested compatible glass

glass colours:

enamels and lustres

paints

stains

materials for embedding

plaster

refractory board suitable for making moulds

refractory fillers:

sand

silica

refractory release agents:

alumina

bead release

graphite

kaolin

texturing materials:

batwash

clay

fabric

formed and fired

graphite

kaolin

natural materials

whiting bead release

sculpture wax.

Needs of the work may relate to:

availability of different resources

budget

creative goals

preparation time

process-specific requirements

recycling

safety

sustainability.

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
Explore ideas and techniques for glassworking in consultation with key people as required 
Review historical and contemporary glassworking practice as a potential source of ideas 
Clarify ideas for glassworking based on exploration and discussion 
Assess the capabilities of glassworking techniques through practice and adaptation 
Select techniques that best support the ideas for the work 
Select and organise glassworking tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work 
Prepare and maintain resources based on the needs of the work 
Take responsibility for the safe and sustainable use of resources 
Store resources according to the needs of different items 
Safely use and adapt glassworking techniques to create desired effects 
Review work in progress and make adjustments as required to produce final work 
Add value to the current work process and future work by documenting the work progress 
Liaise with others to obtain feedback on work in terms of its technical proficiency and success in communicating ideas 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUVGLA301A - Produce glasswork
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Assessment Record Sheet

CUVGLA301A - Produce glasswork

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