Paint and fire glass

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFSL3005, 'Paint and fire glass'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Paint and fire glass' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify painting and firing requirements

1.1

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

1.2

Types and quantities of patterns, designs and materials required are identified from plans or work instructions

1.3

The processes for painting patterns and designs onto glass and achieving specific outcomes through the firing of glass are identified

2

Prepare to paint and fire glass

2.1

Painting sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job

2.2

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure they are appropriate for painting and firing, serviceable and in a safe condition

2.3

Patterns and design templates are checked against specifications or job order

2.4

Paint colours are matched against the plan or work order and glass prepared for painting

3

Apply vitreous paint

3.1

Paint is applied to the glass surface in accordance with the pattern or design template

3.2

Any problems occurring during the painting operation are identified and rectified

4

Conduct firing operations

4.1

Firing sequence is determined in a logical order to suit the job

4.2

Kiln is checked prior to use to ensure it is appropriate for the firing, serviceable and in a safe condition

4.3

Kiln components and controls, including emergency stops and guards, are identified and checked for correct operation

4.4

Glass is prepared for firing and kiln equipment is operated, adjusted and monitored to ensure correct product quality and output

4.5

Any problems occurring during the firing operation are identified and rectified

5

Finalise the work

5.1

Painted and fired glass is inspected for quality of work and repaired or discarded, as required

5.2

Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required

5.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate

5.4

Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned and removed and stored appropriately

5.5

Workplace records are maintained according to workplace procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFSL3005 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF30413 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
  • CUA40615 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUA20715 - Certificate II in Visual Arts
  • CUA30515 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUA31115 - Certificate III in Visual Arts
  • CUA41315 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts
  • CUA20415 - Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts