Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use techniques, materials and equipment for the production of wood objects. As such the unit covers general knowledge and the application of basic techniques, which would generally be nominated by the supervisor. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under supervision.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Prerequisite units 

It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with:

• CUVCOR01B Source concept for own work, or
• CUVCOR02B Develop and articulate concept for own work
• CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea, or
• CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept.

It could also be assessed in conjunction with:

• CUVCOR11B Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work.

Depending on the context, combined assessment and/or training with a range of other units would also be appropriate, e.g.:

• CUVCRS13B Store finished work.

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 Prepare and maintain physical resources for the production of wood objects .

1.1 Correctly identify and select tools , equipment  and materials  required for the production of wood objects .

1.2 Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures  and safety requirements.

1.3 Organise and maintain  work space so that it remains clean and safe.

1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.

2 Use and test techniques for working with wood .

2.1 Safely use techniques  for the production of wood objects.

2.2 Use and test  nominated techniques to determine the capability of the technique and its application.

3 Produce the wood objects .

3.1 Draw concept for the proposed wood objects  based on own ideas or supplied information.

3.2 Correctly identify the steps and resources required to produce the proposed wood objects.

3.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for the specific wood objects.

3.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible.

3.5 Use techniques, tools and materials safely to produce the final wood objects.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills :

• literacy skills sufficient to read product and equipment safety labels and equipment instructions
• numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and cost.

Required knowledge :

• general knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the most commonly used materials, tools and equipment for the production of wood objects
• general knowledge of different styles of wood objects and the work of key practitioners
• overview knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design
• introductory knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for wood objects
• typical work space and equipment requirements for the production of different types of wood objects
• cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in the production of wood objects
• awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues

• environmental issues associated with the tools, materials and equipment used in the production of wood objects
• organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the production of wood objects.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit 

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

• production of wood objects which demonstrate a command of nominated techniques and which reflect the concept
• general knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in the production of wood objects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

The assessment context must provide for:

• evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
• practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce a minimum of one wood object.

Method of assessment 

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

• direct observation of work in progress
• questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions and work outcome
• written or verbal reports
• review of portfolios of evidence
• third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

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 as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce wood objects using the nominated techniques.

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.

Tools  and equipment  may be fixed and include hand and/or power tools for:

• assemblage techniques for wood
• carving and turning wood
• cutting
• engraving, branding
• other tools, e.g. measuring tools, mechanised paint stirrers, various fasteners and fittings
• protective clothing.

Materials  may include:

• flexible industrial and/or natural materials
• those required for assembling/joining wood and other materials
• those required for wood finishing, e.g. sandpapers, stains, lacquers, paints
• wood and wood products.

Wood objects  may include:

• carved panels, e.g. low or high relief
• implements, e.g. letter openers, cutlery
• jewellery
• other functional items, e.g. walking sticks, boxes, trays, clocks
• sculpture
• simple furniture e.g. tables, lamps
• simple musical instruments
• turned flatware and bowls.

Workplace procedures  may relate to such things as:

• cost control
• process-specific procedures
• recycling
• reporting
• safety
• use of materials.

Organisation and maintenance  of the work space may relate to:

• dust extraction facilities
• lighting
• process-specific processes
• ventilation.

Within this unit the range of techniques  used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:

• combining wood with other materials
• design and construction of jigs
• joint construction
• model making
• simple assemblage techniques
• simple wooden tool making or modification
• timber preparation
• wood bending and forming
• wood carving
• wood turning.

Testing  techniques may include:

• experimenting directly with work in progress
• exploring techniques by making practice pieces
• making samples applying nominated techniques.

Drawing  may involve:

• computer generated design
• diagrammatical representation
• drawing directly onto wood
• full scale mock-ups
• model making
• paper and pencil
• prototypes.

The concept for the proposed wood objects  may be influenced by:

• elements and principles of design
• the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.