Modification History
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CUVGLA503A |
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 design and produce a variety of glass forms using kiln casting techniques.
Application of the Unit
Glass artists apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. At this level they demonstrate a well-developed command of the specific techniques, tools and equipment used to produce kiln cast glass.
This work is carried out independently with mentoring and guidance 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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Performance Criteria |
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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. Develop ideas for kiln cast glass |
1.1 Evaluate work opportunities offered by kiln casting glass 1.2 Research ideas for kiln cast glasswork from other historical and contemporary references 1.3 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property requirements 1.4 Create designs for a range of kiln cast glass forms to meet professional practice needs |
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2. Establish requirements for kiln cast glass |
2.1 Investigate safety issues for kiln cast glass 2.2 Set up work space, materials, tools and equipment according to safety requirements 2.3 Establish and follow safe work practices 2.4 Plan firing schedules for different forms 2.5 Investigate and test processes for kiln cast glasswork 2.6 Monitor key safety issues during the production of work |
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3. Kiln cast glass forms |
3.1 Determine suitable forming methods or combination of techniques 3.2 Make kiln cast glass items to design requirements in relation to form and function 3.3 Define the form using glassworking techniques 3.4 Prepare articles for further surface treatment and finishing 3.5 Use appropriate finishing techniques on kiln cast items |
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4. Refine kiln cast glass techniques |
4.1 Show command of kiln cast glass techniques within a coherent body of glasswork 4.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in kiln cast glass projects based on developing expertise 4.3 Use ongoing experimentation with techniques to refine ideas 4.4 Develop own ways of working with the kiln cast glass process to create individual style |
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5. Evaluate own kiln cast glasswork |
5.1 Evaluate development of own kiln cast glasswork with others and seek feedback 5.2 Identify ways in which techniques may be further developed as part of a professional glass practice and build ideas into 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 kiln cast glass practice and challenges
- critical thinking and analytical skills to:
- evaluate the needs of particular work projects, including design briefs for work
- research and evaluate historical and contemporary trends to inform ideas
- literacy skills to read specifications and requirements
- problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical kiln cast glass problems
- numeracy skills to work with numerical features of kiln cast glass processes, including measurements of materials
- self-management, planning and organising skills to:
- evaluate kiln cast glassworking opportunities in own practice
- set up a kiln cast glasswork space
- technology skills to safely use kiln cast glass tools and equipment
- technical skills to produce single forms, larger forms and sets or families of forms, including:
- multiples
- related series
- modular forms
- assembled sectional forms.
Required knowledge
- features of advanced kiln cast glass techniques, including:
- structural support for large scale work
- making and joining modules
- refractory mould-making techniques
- combining kiln cast glass with glass components made using other techniques
- adding colour to the casting glass
- finishing techniques
- elements and principles of design and their specific application to the production of glassworking
- physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment used in kiln cast glassworking
- kiln cast glass techniques, including:
- use of open moulds
- investment (closed) moulds
- forms: flat, tall and hollow
- thin and thick casts
- simple and complex forms
- firing and annealing requirements of the kiln cast glass process
- work space requirements for glasswork, including ways of organising and maintaining space
- ways of exploring, adapting and extending techniques and materials to achieve different effects in kiln cast glass
- cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in glasswork
- intellectual property issues and legislation associated with professional glass practice
- sustainability considerations for professional glass practice
- OHS requirements for kiln cast glasswork.
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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Overview of assessment |
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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 work place 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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Work opportunities may relate to: |
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Kiln casting glass may include one-off and related ranges of: |
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Intellectual property requirements relate to: |
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Designs may include: |
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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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Safe work practices may include: |
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Firing schedules must take into account: |
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Test may include: |
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Processes may include: |
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Suitable forming methods may include: |
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Coherent body of glasswork is: |
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Technical problems may include: |
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Ways in which techniques may be further developed may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – glass
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
