CUAACD514 — Refine carving techniques for creative work

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39 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 design and production requirements for carving projects

1.1Establish technical specifications and creative parameters for carving projects
1.2Liaise with relevant people about the project
1.3Prepare documentation to support the carving process
1.4Develop a plan of work for the project

2 Select and prepare resources for the carving project

2.1Select material to be carved based on the way its particular characteristics support the design objectives
2.2Prepare the material to be carved
2.3Consider sustainability within the confines of the design brief
2.4Evaluate carving tools required to achieve the design outcome
2.5Select and set up equipment, materials and tools following all safety requirements and instructions
2.6Apply strategies for the safe use, maintenance and storage of carving tools and equipment

3 Carve and finish sculptural work

3.1Rough out the work and remove redundant material in preparation for detailed carving work
3.2Mark the material as required to support the carving process
3.3Define the form of the work through use of different techniques and tools
3.4Achieve precision and accuracy in use of carving techniques as work progresses
3.5Adjust the carving process to enhance the characteristics of the material when appropriate
3.6Identify and resolve technical and design challenges
3.7Inspect the overall items for unwanted flaws and marks, and take action to rectify them
3.8Apply chosen finishing technique to carved work

4 Evaluate carving work

4.1Review carving work for its technical proficiency and quality of finish
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, with independent technical proficiency in carving techniques, multiple artistic or functional pieces that meet objectives for the work
select and prepare materials and tools that maximise opportunity to meet design objectives
apply safe work practices to the use of carving equipment and materials
assess creative and technical outcomes of work and document
future improvement opportunities.

Knowledge evidence

describe detailed characteristics of stone, wood or other carvable material in terms of: availability, cost, ease of carving, natural features, suitability for different purposes
identify a range of carving tools available, and their particular features and applications
discuss reasons for the use of particular carving techniques to achieve particular effects
describe finishing techniques for particular materials
identify common technical problems that arise in the carving process and how they are resolved
describe safety considerations for the execution of both small and large scale carving projects
describe sustainability considerations that could be expected to form part of a brief.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies relevant information in project documentation Comprehends safety information and instructions
Writing: Records accurate project requirements and develops a work production sequence using clear language and industry specific terminology
Oral Communication: Initiates and participates in exchanges with relevant people to elicit and clarify relevant information
Navigate the world of work: Meets obligation to ensure safe and sustainable practices are followed for carving work, and safety instructions for maintenance and storage of tools and equipment are followed
Interact with others: Selects and uses appropriate conventions and techniques when communicating with others to determine carving work project specifications and creative limits
Get the work done: Adopts a systematic approach to preparation and planning of task objectives and outcomes Makes routine and analytical decisions about equipment and tool selection, sustainable use of materials, and design requirements to prepare for carving Resolves technical and design challenges and surface blemishes and flaws during carving processes Critically evaluates technical aspects of work and assesses the success of conceptual and aesthetic outcomes

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