Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version was released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.1. Minor update to Application statement.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Develop ideas and designs for moulds and casts

1.1 Apply knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques to inform ideas and designs

1.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners considering intellectual property requirements

1.3 Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes

1.4 Consider the market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work

1.5 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

2. Extend moulding and casting skills

2.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used

2.2 Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipment to achieve different outcomes

2.3 Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation

2.4 Take account of safety and sustainability considerations in the moulding and casting process

3. Make moulds and casts

3.1 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements

3.2 Create moulds or casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation

3.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

3.4 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production process

4. Evaluate own work

4.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution

4.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development

4.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 2.4

• Interprets information from a range of sources to determine appropriate moulding techniques

Oral communication

1.5, 4.3

• Uses detailed and clear language to elicit opinions and feedback from others

Numeracy

3.1

• Uses simple mathematical formulae to determine resource requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4

• Takes responsibility for compliance with legal, safety and sustainability practices associated with moulding and casting techniques

Interact with others

1.5, 4.2, 4.3

• Seeks collaborative relationships with others to discuss own ideas, elicit feedback on completed work and identify skill development opportunities

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Plans and organises requirements for casting production
• Uses research, exploration and experimentation to achieve different results and extend skills and experience
• Evaluates technical and conceptual outcomes of final work to identify further improvements

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAACD402 Experiment with moulding and casting techniques (Release 2)

CUAACD402 Experiment with moulding and casting techniques (Release 1)

Updated to include minor update to Application statement.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version was released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.1. Minor update to Application Statement.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 2.0.