Modification History
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CUVACD514A |
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 refine technical expertise in carving stone, wood or other hard materials for sculptural work.
Application of the Unit
Sculptors and designers who work with hard materials such as stone and wood apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Finished work may be unique pieces of art or functional items.
This unit reflects a situation where the design or idea exists before carving begins. However, the process is not always linear, and sometimes the carving process informs or even creates the idea or design.
At this level, carving work would be 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 design and production requirements for carving projects |
1.1 Establish technical specifications and creative parameters for carving projects 1.2 Liaise with relevant people about the project as required 1.3 Prepare documentation to support the carving process as required 1.4 Develop a plan of work for the project |
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2. Select and prepare resources for the carving project |
2.1 Select material to be carved based on how its particular characteristics support the design objectives 2.2 Apply techniques to prepare the material to be carved 2.3 Take account of sustainability considerations 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 safe strategies for the use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment |
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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 varied techniques and tools 3.4 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses 3.5 Allow the characteristics of the material to influence the carving process when appropriate 3.6 Recognise and resolve technical and design challenges 3.7 Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify 3.8 Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work |
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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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with others about creative and technical aspects of carving
- critical thinking and analytical skills to:
- evaluate ways of achieving required effects and results
- assess different materials
- literacy skills to interpret technical data and instructions about use of carving equipment, materials and tools
- planning and organising skills to select and organise materials and equipment
- problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical and design challenges in carving work
- numeracy skills to use numerical features of equipment and tools
- 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 carving processes.
Required knowledge
- detailed characteristics of stone, wood or other carvable material in terms of:
- availability
- cost
- ease of carving
- natural features
- suitability for different purposes
- range of carving tools available, and their particular features and applications
- reasons for the use of particular carving techniques to achieve particular effects
- finishing techniques for particular materials
- common technical problems that arise in the carving process and how they are resolved
- safety considerations for the execution of both small and large scale carving projects
- sustainability considerations for carving work, including selection of materials, minimisation and use of waste, and use of equipment and tools.
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:
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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, for example:
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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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Technical specifications may relate to: |
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Creative parameters may relate to: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Characteristics may relate to: |
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Carving tools may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Safety requirements may relate to: |
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Carving techniques may include: |
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Technical and design challenges may relate to: |
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Finishing techniques may include use of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – art, craft and design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
