People with a command of woodworking techniques apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They often produce work at a pre
At this level, work is undertaken independently with some supervision and guidance as required.
Not applicable.
1. Develop proficiency with a range of woodworking techniques and media | 1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to wood objects based on capabilities of techniques already used 1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects 1.3 Extend the capabilities of woodworking techniques through experimentation 1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media |
2. Develop ideas for wood objects | 2.1 Articulate creative and other goals for drawing work 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements 2.3 Apply knowledge of different woodworking techniques to inform ideas 2.4 Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other 2.5 Consider the professional potential and other criteria for work when developing ideas 2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
3. Organise woodworking resources | 3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for woodworking resources 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work 3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished wood objects 3.5 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety and other workplace requirements |
4. Create finished wood objects | 4.1 Create wood objects, using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with the production of work 4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of wood objects 4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it |
5. Evaluate own wood objects | 5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution 5.2 Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own skill development 5.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback |
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss ideas and techniques in own work
create a record of the wood objects
initiative and enterprise skills to:
experiment with woodworking techniques to enhance final wood objects
apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for wood objects
learning skills to:
refine and improve a range of techniques
evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice
literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other woodworkers and other arts practitioners
numeracy skills to:
evaluate resource costs
calculate material requirements
planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in woodworking
technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.
Required knowledge
role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for wood work and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice
ways to adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of woodworking materials and techniques
physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in woodworking
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 they may be used, adapted and challenged in woodworking
research methodologies used by artists
historical and theoretical contexts for woodworking and how they may be used to inform individual practice
sources of raw, part-processed and processed woodworking materials
sources of other resources needed in a professional woodworking practice
intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners
sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a woodworking practice
OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of woodworking work space.
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: develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation produce multiple finished wood objects or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques apply knowledge of woodworking techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and extended use safe and sustainable work practices. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: equipment, materials and tools used to produce wood objects. |
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 woodworking in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the 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: CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project. |
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: carved vessels low or high relief small or large scale furniture and hardware items, such as: carved doors other architectural elements windows implements tableware, including a range of flatware and bowls jewellery musical instruments other functional items, such as clocks sculpture. |
Techniques may include: | assemblage carving combining with other materials – synthetic and natural digital techniques jig making laminating manufacture of full scale mock-ups model making prototyping simple marquetry steam bending welding (for metal elements) wood finishing wood turning wooden tool making. |
Tools and equipment may include: | fastening and fitting tools fixed equipment hand tools marking-out devices measuring devices portable equipment power tools protective equipment specialised items for: branding carving engraving shaping trimming wood turning. |
Materials may include: | found objects and materials other materials that support work: leather metals stone oxidising agents and other patina agents finishing materials: lacquers paints sandpapers stains assembling, joining and binding materials: other fibres rope string thread wire wood wood products. |
Safety and sustainability considerations 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 searching the internet seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers visiting exhibitions and museums. |
Ideas may be influenced by: | artistic aspirations 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. |
Intellectual property requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be used form of acknowledgement or credit 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. |
Criteria may relate to: | client and user expectations duration environment in which work will be viewed materials quality of final product techniques timelines tools. |
Process followed to refine ideas may include: | adjustment to subject matter or theme adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design adjustment to use extended capabilities of the technique. |
Sources of supply may include: | commercial outlets found objects and materials manufacturing or factory waste nature. |
Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials, tools and equipment budgeting sponsorship timeframe. |
Presentation considerations may include: | availability of space cost practical considerations presentation context timeframe. |
Visual communication – wood
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.