1

Identify the potential or need for innovation

1.1

Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to leadlight and stained glass operations are verified and complied with

1.2

Design or production elements are analysed to determine areas where research and experimentation may be appropriate

1.3

The potential for the use of new techniques and mediaare assessed to maximise the effectiveness of leadlight and stained glass

2

Conduct research

2.1

Relevant research is undertaken to identify historical, cultural and other factors that might influence techniques or media

2.2

Relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners are researched, adapted and used, with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements

2.3

Appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall realisation of innovative leadlight and stained glass are identified

2.4

References are maintained in an accessible form to allow for use by other colleagues, as required

2.5

Research material is used to adapt styles for integration into leadlight and stained glass production

3

Experiment with techniques and media

3.1

Trials are conducted to establish the best ways in which the desired scenic art effect can be achieved

3.2

Results of experimentation are assessed, balancing the need for creative effectiveness and cost practicality

3.3

New materials, tools, equipment or technology are selected, adapted or introduced for the achievement of different effects

3.4

Colleagues are consulted to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media

3.5

Specific resource requirements which arise from the use of different techniques are set up or coordinated in accordance with workplace requirements

Required skills include:

collecting, organising and understanding materials, technology and information related to innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

using communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications; communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisors, other workers and customers; report work outcomes and problems; and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and of varying physical and mental abilities

using literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology, plans and safety procedures; prepare reports; and interpret technical information and specifications

maintaining quality records related to innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

working with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

identifying, anticipating and responding to faults in innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

recognising and responding to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

planning and organising activities, including the preparation and layout of own worksite, and the obtaining and use of tools and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

using mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and volume, and estimate work and material requirements

clarifying and confirming work instructions

planning own work within the given task parameters

accepting responsibility for given tasks

setting, monitoring and satisfying personal work goals

maintaining current knowledge of tools and materials

maintaining current knowledge of innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

seeking learning opportunities

using the workplace technology related to innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass components, including computers, measuring devices and recording systems

Required knowledge includes:

state or territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for leadlight and stained glass operations

contemporary leadlight and stained glass construction terminology and techniques

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for preparation of leadlight and stained glass operations

types of glass and other materials used in the leadlight and stained glass industry, their characteristics, properties, uses and limitations

appropriate innovative and experimental leadlight and stained glass production techniques in 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) formats

colour theory, line, dimension, chiaroscuro, depth and their application to leadlight and stained glass

painting and firing techniques

the use and properties of a range of paints and media

testing finished and unfinished materials used in innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

research skills and sources of information to inform research and experimentation on leadlight and stained glass

costs and costing processes for leadlight and stained glass elements

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution for innovative and contemporary leadlight and stained glass

storage systems and labelling

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

read and interpret design specifications

identify and explain the properties of leadlight and stained glass

conduct research into new and innovative applications of leadlight and stained glass

apply in-depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for leadlight and stained glass

create panels using differing innovative leadlight and stained glass effects

identify the likely impact of various environmental effects on leadlight and stained glass

comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for leadlight and stained glass

communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace.

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian Standard requirements.

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the production of innovative leadlight and stained glass

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

OHS requirementsare to be in accordance with:

Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

fire fighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirementsare to be in accordance with:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS requirements

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care and heritage.

Organisational requirements may include, but are not limited to:

legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS procedures

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines)

Researchmay include, but is not limited to:

seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers

visiting exhibitions and museums

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

reviewing approaches of other practitioners

New techniquesmay include, but are not limited to:

screen printing

using computer design software

use of non-traditional materials and media

fusing different glass

sandwiching materials

applying different painting and firing techniques

New mediamay include, but is not limited to:

fabrics

silks

metals

glass

canvas

gauze

wool

velour

paper

wood

film

computer-generated imagery

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirementsmay include:

the protocols for the adaptation of work by others

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

Experimentationmay include, but is not limited to:

colour mixes

textures

materials

painting styles