Release 

Comments 

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. Maintain professional practice

1.1 Comply with workplace expectations, and ethical and legal obligations in professional activities

1.2 Update information about creative approaches, techniques, materials and equipment relevant to model making

1.3 Identify techniques from other industries that could be applied to the development of scale models and make connections in own work

1.4 Source new ideas and trends through regular review of the work of others

1.5 Use feedback from others to improve own skills in design

1.6 Seek opportunities to develop technical and conceptual skills

2. Refine and consolidate own technique

2.1 Experiment with new techniques, materials and equipment when developing model making ideas

2.2 Identify strengths and weaknesses of various approaches through practice and play

2.3 Identify and select approaches best suited to own practice

2.4 Develop and document a design process that reflects own style and approach

3. Make models to professional standard

3.1 Interpret ideas, problem-solving tasks or briefs with creativity, accuracy and efficiency

3.2 Develop a clear plan and schedule for model making work

3.3 Select and assemble appropriate model making materials, tools, techniques and equipment consistent with specifications

3.4 Develop precise and accurate scale models as required

3.5 Identify opportunities for refinement and re-thinking and make adjustments as required

3.6 Communicate the design process and the final solution using detailed work documentation

3.7 Present maquettes and models that meet project requirements to key people

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 1.4, 3.1, 3.3

• Interprets and evaluates a range of visual and textual information to generate ideas, clarify design project requirements and maintain awareness of industry trends and practices

Writing

2.4, 3.2, 3.6

• Develops and refines a range of detailed textual and visual documents using clear language and industry specific terminology

Oral communication

1.5, 3.7

• Uses detailed and clear language to present information to others
• Uses active listening and questioning techniques to elicit information and confirm understanding

Numeracy

3.4

• Interprets measurements for the production of models

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.6

• Meets workplace expectations and takes responsibility for compliance with legal and ethical requirements associated with design work
• Updates and maintains knowledge of model making practice in order to perform role

Get the work done

1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 3.5, 3.7

• Sequences work to a plan, managing resource selection and assembly and the development and refinement of scale model designs and production processes to meet requirements
• Selects practical strategies to enhance and support industry expertise including peer feedback, self-directed inquiry and review
• Uses experimentation with new materials and techniques and critical analysis of outcomes to inform decisions
• Presents resolved solutions that meet all requirements

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current version 

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAACD508 Refine model making skills

CUVACD508A Refine model making skills

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent.

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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