Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version was released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 4.1. Minor update to Performance evidence. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished ceramic work from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress.
It applies to individuals who are still developing their expertise in design and technique. They work under supervision but have some independence and use discretion and judgement within defined guidelines.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – ceramics
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan ceramic work through exploration |
1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for own ceramic work in consultation with key people as required 1.2 Review historical and contemporary ceramics practice as a potential source of ideas 1.3 Clarify and confirm ideas for ceramic work based on exploration, discussion and consideration of intellectual property requirements 1.4 Select and use appropriate strategies to assess capabilities of ceramic techniques 1.5 Select techniques that best support ideas for own work |
2. Prepare, maintain and store ceramic-making resources |
2.1 Calculate, select and organise type and quantity of ceramic work equipment, tools and materials based on the needs of the chosen work 2.2 Prepare, maintain and dispose of equipment, tools and materials according to workplace safety and sustainability requirements 2.3 Clean and store equipment, tools and materials according to specific needs of different items |
3. Create finished ceramic works |
3.1 Use and adapt combined ceramic techniques to create desired effects, considering and applying elements and principles of design 3.2 Review work in progress and make adjustments, as required, to produce final work 3.3 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely and minimise waste throughout all processes 3.4 Add value to current and future work process by documenting the work progress 3.5 Liaise with others to obtain and consider feedback on technical proficiency of work and success in communicating ideas |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2 |
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Writing |
3.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 3.5 |
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Numeracy |
2.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.2, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 3.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUACER301 Produce ceramics (Release 2) |
CUACER301 Produce ceramics (Release 1) |
Minor edit to performance evidence. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5