Modification History
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CUVCER505A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make and apply a range of glazes to create different aesthetic effects for ceramic items. The practitioner uses a variety of techniques to both make and test different types of glazes, including the development of original glaze recipes. The unit requires a sound knowledge of glaze science.
Application of the Unit
Ceramicists apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
At this level, work is carried out independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Develop ideas for glazing ceramic forms |
1.1 Research glazing ideas from historical and contemporary references 1.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property requirements 1.3 Evaluate the potential for new and original approaches, including original glazes 1.4 Refine ideas through play, experimentation and testing |
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2. Modify and test existing glaze recipes |
2.1 Investigate and respond to safety issues for glaze work 2.2 Modify and test existing glaze recipes on selected clay bodies, in a variety of firing conditions 2.3 Select and use ingredients and materials for glaze making for different purposes based on selected recipes 2.4 Develop and test glazes on various clay bodies and in various kiln firings 2.5 Achieve different effects through exploration and experimentation with a broad range of advanced glazing techniques, tools and equipment 2.6 Label and store glazes safely |
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3. Formulate original glaze recipes |
3.1 Inform ideas for original glaze recipes through analysis of glaze science and chemistry 3.2 Research raw ingredients and formulas to achieve different effects 3.3 Formulate own glaze recipes that aim to achieve predictable fired results |
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4. Create a body of glazed work |
4.1 Use different glaze application techniques and safely modify application according to effect required 4.2 Decorate surfaces with glaze using methodologies, techniques and tools selected from own experimentation 4.3 Evaluate and respond to potential for changes in application methods 4.4 Fire the glazed form at the appropriate temperature and kiln atmosphere 4.5 Modify glazes to correct faults and technical problems 4.6 Maintain accurate records and data |
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5. Evaluate glaze work |
5.1 Evaluate glaze work from an aesthetic and functional perspective 5.2 Evaluate development of own glaze work with others and seek feedback 5.3 Reflect on the particular ways that experimentation with different work has informed own practice 5.4 Identify ways in which technique may be further developed as part of a professional ceramics practice and build ideas into future work |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with others about glaze work
- critical thinking and analytical skills to:
- analyse glaze science and chemistry
- evaluate the needs of particular work projects, including design briefs for work
- research and evaluate historical and contemporary glaze work to inform ideas
- literacy skills to:
- interpret product labels
- read specifications and requirements
- problem-solving skills to identify and solve technical glaze problems
- numeracy skills to work with chemical formulas and measurements for the mixing and modification of different glazes
- self-management, planning and organising skills to organise resources and work space for glazing.
Required knowledge
- historical development of ceramic glazes
- properties, types and purpose of glazes and different colouring agents
- chemical principles relevant to the glaze-making process
- benefits and disadvantages of in-glaze, on-glaze and under-glaze decoration
- techniques to decorate green ware or fired ware surfaces
- effects of heat on glaze
- ways to make and test a glaze using chemical formulas
- glaze analysis techniques, including molecular formulas and percentage analysis
- ways to identify and correct glaze faults
- properties and characteristics of clay body types, including commercial clay, naturally occurring clay and materials used in clay bodies – and their effects on glazes
- drying characteristics of clay body and dried sample at various firing stages
- characteristics, composition and function of slips and engobes
- intellectual property issues and legislation for ceramics work
- sustainability considerations in working with glaze materials
- OHS requirements for glaze work.
Evidence Guide
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.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect work place 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). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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.
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References may include: |
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Intellectual property requirements may include: |
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Safety issues include: |
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Testing may include firing in different: |
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Materials may include: |
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Glaze making may include: |
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Glazing techniques may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Glaze application techniques may include: |
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Technical problems may include: |
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Records and data may include: |
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Ways in which technique may be further developed may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – ceramics
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
