Release 

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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. Evaluate design and production requirements for carving projects

1.1 Establish technical specifications and creativeparameters for carving projects

1.2 Liaise with relevant people about the project

1.3 Prepare documentation to support the carving process

1.4 Develop a plan of work for the project

2. Select and prepare resources for the carving project

2.1 Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives

2.2 Prepare the material to be carved

2.3 Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief

2.4 Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome

2.5 Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions

2.6 Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment

3. Carve and finish sculptural work

3.1 Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work

3.2 Mark the material as required to support the carving process

3.3 Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools

3.4 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses

3.5 Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate

3.6 Identify and resolve technical and design challenges

3.7 Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them

3.8 Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work

4. Evaluate carving work

4.1 Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish

4.2 Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives

4.3 Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.5

• Identifies relevant information in project documentation
• Comprehends safety information and instructions

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 1.4

• Records accurate project requirements and develops a work production sequence using clear language and industry specific terminology

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2

• Initiates and participates in exchanges with relevant people to elicit and clarify relevant information

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 2.5, 2.6

• Meets obligation to ensure safe and sustainable practices are followed for carving work, and safety instructions for maintenance and storage of tools and equipment are followed

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2

• Selects and uses appropriate conventions and techniques when communicating with others to determine carving work project specifications and creative limits

Get the work done

1.1,1.4, 2.1-2.5 3.3, 3.5-3.8

4.1–4.3

• Adopts a systematic approach to preparation and planning of task objectives and outcomes
• Makes routine and analytical decisions about equipment and tool selection, sustainable use of materials, and design requirements to prepare for carving
• Resolves technical and design challenges and surface blemishes and flaws during carving processes
• Critically evaluates technical aspects of work and assesses the success of conceptual and aesthetic outcomes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAACD514 Refine carving techniques for creative work

CUVACD514A Refine carving techniques for creative work

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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