CUVGLA201A
Develop glassworking skills

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use basic glassworking techniques to produce creative work.

Application

People with little or no experience in producing glassworking apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Typically they are embarking on a career in visual arts or a related area of creative practice and may have acquired general design, drawing or craft skills either at school or through self-directed learning and experimentation.

At this level, they are applying basic techniques to produce glass objects from simple design concepts. Supervision and guidance would usually be provided.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare glassworking resources

1.1 Identify and obtain glassworking tools, equipment and materials

1.2 Prepare tools, equipment and materials according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people

2. Use and test glassworking techniques

2.1 View a range of glassworking in different styles and discuss with others how effects are achieved

2.2 Match potential techniques to the ideas for the work with the assistance of key people

2.3 Test nominated techniques to determine the effects they achieve

2.4 Safely use selected techniques to produce glassworks

2.5 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible

2.6 Clean and store tools, equipment and materials according to safety requirements and specific needs of different items

3. Make plans to develop skills

3.1 Seek feedback on glassworking from key people

3.2 Respond positively to feedback and identify key areas for improvement

3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss the process for producing glassworking with others

understand and follow instructions

learning skills to:

improve techniques for producing glassworking through practice

respond appropriately to feedback

literacy skills to read product and equipment safety labels

numeracy skills to calculate quantities of materials

planning and organising skills to prepare and set up resources and work space.

Required knowledge

materials, tools and equipment commonly used for glassworking

major styles of glassworking and the work of key practitioners relevant to individual area of interest

typical work space and equipment requirements for the production of different types of glassworking

cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in glasswork

elements and principles of design – what they are and what they mean

intellectual property considerations for any person making creative work

ways of minimising waste in the use of glassworking tools, equipment and materials

OHS procedures that apply to glassworking.

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:

produce multiple glass pieces where the techniques and materials support the ideas for the work

apply knowledge of glassworking tools, equipment and materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

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:

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:

CUVPRP201A Make simple 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.

Tools may include:

glass cutters

modelling and carving tools

piping tools

rulers.

Equipment may include:

compressor

electric kilns

engravers

glass cutting table

grinding and polishing equipment

kiln furniture

personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

dust masks

gloves

respirators

safety glasses

programmable kiln controllers

sandblaster

slumping moulds.

Materials may include:

clay

float glass

glass colours, including:

enamels

paints

stains

materials for embedding

plaster

refractory fillers:

sand

silica

refractory release agents:

alumina

bead release

graphite

kaolin

tested compatible glass rods (for lampwork)

tested compatible sheet glass

texturing materials:

batwash

fabric

formed and fired clay

metals

natural objects

plant material

whiting.

Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:

cost control

process-specific procedures

recycling

reporting

safety

use of materials.

Key peoplemay include:

arts practitioners

mentors

supervisors

teachers.

Glassworking may include:

bowls and other containers

jewellery items

mural pieces

plaques

platters

sculptural work

tiles.

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.

Process used to test techniques may include:

experimenting directly with work in progress

exploring techniques by making practice pieces

making samples using nominated techniques.

Techniques would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:

copperfoil

cutting sheet glass:

straight lines

curved lines

circles

fusing and slumping sheet glass

lampworked glass

leadlighting

painting

sandblasting

slumping fused glass.


Sectors

Visual communication – glass


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.