Modification History
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CUVPRP504A |
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 integrate environmentally sustainable approaches into creative art or design practice.
Application of the Unit
All art and design practitioners apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Sustainability considerations apply both to activities within the practice and to the design of products and services that might be made, operated or used by others.
At this level, the practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring the sustainability of the practice.
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 |
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
1. Evaluate current practice for environmental sustainability |
1.1 Assess the source of materials used in current practice, taking account of its origin and abundance 1.2 Investigate and evaluate resource usage and sustainability issues in current practice 1.3 Identify and evaluate relevant legislation, codes and national standards that impact on workplace sustainability to ensure compliance 1.4 Analyse existing and potential environmental risks and hazards in the workplace |
2. Conserve resources in own practice |
2.1 Use sustainable work practices across all areas of activity 2.2 Explore alternative sources of materials, including recycled products where possible 2.3 Maximise use of waste products from the creative process 2.4 Source and use sustainable materials in preference to materials in short supply 2.5 Monitor and measure own use of resources on an ongoing basis and make positive changes to own practice |
3. Make sustainable design decisions |
3.1 Evaluate choice and use of materials in design briefs, whether generated by self or others 3.2 Assess the impact of user needs and preferences on sustainable design options 3.3 Assess the environmental impact of intended production processes 3.4 Determine opportunities to enhance sustainability by asking pertinent questions 3.5 Positively influence the sustainability of the design process within the scope of own responsibility 3.6 Include explicit reference to sustainability issues in design and production documentation |
4. Maintain currency of knowledge on sustainability issues and options |
4.1 Maintain currency of specialised knowledge relevant to own area of expertise 4.2 Proactively identify sources of information and professional development for sustainability skills 4.3 Integrate current and emerging ideas into own practice |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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.
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 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). |
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.
Resource usage will vary depending on the type of practice and may relate to: |
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Sustainability issues may relate to: |
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Areas of activity may include: |
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Pertinent questions may relate to: |
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Ways to influence sustainable approaches may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Industry capability – professional practice