Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of ceramic work. It outlines the way ceramic works are produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with:
Depending on the context, combined assessment and/or training with a range of other units would also be appropriate, e.g.:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Inform work through experimentation with ceramic techniques and media . |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to ceramic work based on capabilities of techniques already used. 1.2 Select, adapt or introduce new materials , tools , equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects. 1.3 Extend the capabilities of ceramic techniques through experimentation to inform practice. |
1.4 Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media. 1.5 Research , adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property , moral rights and copyright requirements . |
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2 Develop and refine a conceptual vision for ceramic work . |
2.1 Develop a conceptual vision for ceramic work based on a knowledge and understanding of different ceramic techniques. 2.2 Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material, tools and equipment based on results of experimentation. 2.3 Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision. 2.4 Select approach to work which meets established criteria. 2.5 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of ceramic techniques. |
3 Determine and organise resource requirements for new work . |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches. 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for ceramic resources. 3.3 Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work. 3.4 Set up or coordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplace requirements . |
4 Realise ceramic work . |
4.1 Realise the ceramic work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision. 4.2 Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials, tools or equipment. 4.3 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work. 4.4 Use safe working practices throughout the production of ceramic work. 4.5 Consider issues of presentation and take action accordingly. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Skills and knowledge |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
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Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace 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 a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to produce ceramic work. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Ceramic work may include: |
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Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Extending capabilities through: |
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Particular safety or environmental issues may include: |
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Research may involve: |
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Intellectual property , moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to: |
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The conceptual vision may be determined by: |
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Refining the conceptual vision may include: |
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Sources of supply may include: |
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Cost and other constraints may relate to: |
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Workplace requirements may include: |
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Issues of presentation may include: |
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Taking action may involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable