Modification History
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CUVACD509A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and refine techniques for working with metal for a range of artistic and craft purposes. The unit focuses more on the technical rather than creative or aesthetic quality of the work, and it includes the requirement for a broad range of metal-working skills.
Application of the Unit
Any visual artist or designer who uses metal in their work must develop some technical proficiency with metal-working tools and materials. This technical proficiency is not equivalent to that of a metals tradesperson. Work must be undertaken according to safety requirements.
This work is undertaken independently with some guidance and mentoring available as required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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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1. Evaluate metal-working options for work projects |
1.1 Evaluate how metalwork may be used in art and design practice to achieve desired outcomes or effects 1.2 Explore the potential of different metals and the technologies and tools required for their use 1.3 Investigate specific safety requirements associated with metalwork , including appropriate licensing considerations 1.4 Make an assessment of capacity to safely use metalwork in own practice |
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2. Select and prepare metal-working materials, tools and equipment |
2.1 Establish the needs and purposes of specific work projects in consultation with relevant people 2.2 Establish technical specifications and creative parameters for metalwork 2.3 Select and set up materials, tools and equipment following all safety requirements and instructions 2.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible |
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3. Use metal-working techniques |
3.1 Cut, bend and shape metal to specification using correct tools and following all required safety procedures 3.2 Apply soldering, brazing and welding techniques following all required safety procedures 3.3 Achieve different outcomes and effects through safe experimentation with various media and materials 3.4 Recognise and resolve metalwork technical and design problems 3.5 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of metal-working techniques 3.6 Apply safe strategies for the use, maintenance and storage of metal-working tools and equipment |
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4. Evaluate metalwork |
4.1 Review metal items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish, and suitability for purpose 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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with others about work requirements
- critical thinking and analytical skills to:
- evaluate ways of achieving required effects and results
- experiment with different metals and metal-working techniques
- literacy skills to:
- read technical data and instructions about use of materials and tools
- interpret technical information and instructions about the use of particular metal-working techniques
- planning and organising skills to select and organise materials and equipment
- problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical metal-working issues
- numeracy skills to:
- make calculations and measurements
- use numerical features of metal-working equipment
- self-management skills to evaluate the quality of own work and identify opportunities for improvement
- technical skills to safely use materials, tools and equipment for metal-working processes.
Required knowledge
- current metal-working technologies and equipment and their application to different purposes
- properties and applications of metal-working materials and techniques
- reasons for the use of particular materials and techniques to achieve particular effects
- common technical problems that arise in the metal-working processes of cutting, bending, shaping, soldering, brazing and welding
- sustainability considerations for metal-working
- OHS requirements for materials and equipment used in metal-working.
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.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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.
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Safety requirements associated with metalwork may relate to: |
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Purposes may be to create: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Technical specifications may relate to: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Technical and design problems may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – art, craft and design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
