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. Prepare ceramic resources

1.1 Calculate and obtain type and quantity of ceramics equipment, tools and materials according to own selected ideas for the work

1.2 Prepare equipment, tools and materials according to procedures for workplace safety, cost control and waste minimisation

1.3 Set up a safe work space with guidance from key people

2. Use and test ceramic techniques

2.1 View a range of ceramic work in different styles, and discuss with key people how effects are achieved

2.2 Match potential techniques to ideas for own ceramic work with assistance from key people

2.3 Test a range of techniques to determine the effects they achieve through experimentation with samples, practice pieces or work in progress

2.4 Use selected techniques to produce fundamental ceramic work considering and applying elements and principles of design

2.5 Clean and store equipment, tools, and materials according to specific needs of different items

2.6 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely and minimise waste throughout all processes

3. Review work to develop skills

3.1 Review own ceramic work and note areas for future improvement

3.2 Seek and consider feedback from key people to identify areas for improvement

3.3 Review different opportunities to build own skills and select suitable options

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.3

• Plans a learning process to build own skills

Reading

1.2

• Interprets detailed information from familiar procedural documents to determine production and safety requirements

Oral Communication

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2

• Clearly represents ideas for designs and techniques using relevant industry language
• Uses questioning and active listening techniques to gain information and feedback and confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.1, 1.3, 2.4

• Uses basic calculations to determine quantities of materials, and measure dimensions of work space and art pieces

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.3, 2.6

• Follows defined procedures, understands boundaries of own work and skill and seeks clarification and guidance on all issues

Interact with others

2.1, 2.2, 3.2

• Seeks guidance and cooperates with instructions and advice from others to achieve best outcomes for own creative work

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4

• Organises all processes to set up work space, test techniques and produce creative work with close guidance from others
• Makes routine decisions using procedures to guide activities
• Makes decisions about appropriate techniques by evaluating and testing a limited range of known options with assistance from others
• Resolves problems with technique through trial, error and practice

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUACER201 Develop ceramic skills

CUVCER201A Develop ceramic skills

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.