CUAACD509 — Develop and refine metalworking techniques

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34 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate metalworking options for work projects

1.1Evaluate how metalwork may be used in art and design practice to achieve desired outcomes or effects
1.2Explore the potential of different metals and the technologies and tools required for their use
1.3Investigate specific safety requirements associated with metalwork, including appropriate licensing considerations
1.4Make an assessment of capacity to safely use metalwork in own practice

2 Select and prepare metalworking materials, tools and equipment

2.1Establish the needs and purposes of specific work projects in consultation with relevant people
2.2Establish technical specifications and creative parameters for metalwork
2.3Select and set up materials, tools and equipment following all safety requirements and instructions
2.4Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible

3 Use metalworking techniques

3.1Cut, bend and shape metal to specification using correct tools and following all required safety procedures
3.2Apply soldering, brazing and welding techniques following all required safety procedures
3.3Achieve different outcomes and effects through safe experimentation with various media and materials
3.4Recognise and resolve metalwork technical and design problems
3.5Achieve precision and accuracy in use of techniques
3.6Apply safe strategies for the use, maintenance and storage of metalworking tools and equipment

4 Evaluate metalwork

4.1Review metal items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish, and suitability for purpose
4.2Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives
4.3Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work

Performance evidence

produce multiple metal items using a range of effective metalworking techniques, considering the properties and behaviour of metals being used
follow safety instructions and requirements to set up and use metalworking equipment, tools and materials
evaluate the success of conceptual and technical outcomes of final products.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

identify current metalworking technologies and equipment and explain their application to different purposes
discuss the properties and applications of metalworking materials and techniques
outline reasons for the selection of particular materials and techniques and explain how particular effects are achieved
describe common technical problems that arise in the metalworking processes of cutting, bending, shaping, soldering, brazing and welding
explain how wastage can be avoided when working with metal and associated materials
discuss work health and safety requirements for maintenance, storage and use of equipment and materials used in metalworking.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates visual and textual material to identify particular metal working techniques and processes, compliance requirements, and safety instructions and procedures
Writing: Uses clear and specific language and industry related terminology to accurately record workplace safety information, and project requirements and specifications
Oral Communication: Uses active listening and questioning techniques to elicit information and confirm understanding
Numeracy: Uses simple calculations to determine quantities of materials
Navigate the world of work: Meets obligation to ensure safe practices are established and followed for metal work activities in the workplace Follows required safety practices for use, maintenance and storage of tools and equipment
Interact with others: Uses appropriate conventions and techniques when communicating with others to determine metal work project objectives, specifications and techniques
Get the work done: Makes own decisions about the use of metal work techniques and equipment and workplace safety needs in own practice through investigation and analysis Confirms the technical and creative constraints for work projects and determines required resources Uses a range of techniques and materials and undertakes experiments within safety limits, resolving problems as they are encountered Evaluates the technical quality of metal work production and the success of aesthetic outcomes and determines how to implement improvements in future work

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