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Refine kiln cast glass techniques
Refine kiln cast glass techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVGLA503A
CUVGLA503A
State Code
S7660
S7660
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce a variety of glass forms using kiln casting techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Work opportunities may relate to:
brief for kiln cast glasswork
commissions from others
competitions
creation of individual items or sets
local demand
retail opportunities
self-generated ideas.
Kiln casting glass may include one-off and related ranges of:
architectural glass items
bowls and platters
cylinders
figurative and abstract sculptures
geometric forms
jewellery
lighting
modular forms
open and closed forms
related series
vessels.
Intellectual property requirements relate to:
copyright laws
design licensing regulations
extent to which the work may be used
moral rights law
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others
trademarks regulations.
Designsmay include:
drawings
maquettes.
Materials may include:
abrasives:
alumina
cerium oxide
powder and paper
silicon carbide
glass colours
glues:
UV glues
2-part epoxies
mould-making and casting materials:
alginate
clay
microcrystalline wax
pottery plaster
resin
silicone
mould additives:
grog
sand
silica
wire
range of compatible clear and coloured casting glass
resist materials:
glue
latex
shellac
vinyl.
Tools may include:
abrasive tools, including:
associated consumables
engravers
grinders
decorating tools
glass cutters and breaking tools
measuring devices
modelling, cutting and carving tools
mould-making tools
tools for applying pattern and texture
turntables.
Equipment may include:
abrasive equipment, including:
consumables
grinders
linishers
polishers
compressor
electronic equipment for design work
kiln
personal protective equipment (PPE)
sandblaster
spray booth and spray gun.
Safe work practices may include:
correct disposal of waste materials
dust and fume extraction
ergonomic safety
managing risk
procedures for using kilns and other specialist equipment
reporting accidents and incidents
safely using tools and equipment
using clearly designated wet and dry areas
using PPE.
Firing schedulesmust take into account:
complexity of the form and its mould
glass manufacturer’s recommended annealing schedules
material condition of the mould
number of moulds in the kiln
thickness of the form
type of glass being used
type of kiln being used
type of mould:
open
closed.
Testmay include:
making kiln cast glass maquettes to refine:
the form
investment processes
molten glass feeding methods
different casting glasses
applied and incorporated colours
finished work presentation.
Processes may include:
casting:
mould
plunge
reservoir
side flow
cold working
pâté de verre
plunge casting
using moulds:
investment
multi-piece moulds.
Suitable forming methods may include:
assembly
finishing
kiln casting
model making
mould making.
Coherent body of glassworkis:
conceptually resolved
technically resolved
thematically connected
documented in terms of its development
subject to critical feedback by others.
Technical problemsmay include:
limitations of own technical skill required for:
model and mould-making processes
cold working techniques
limited availability of space for:
production of work
storage of work in progress
displaying finished results
other limitations, such as:
limited availability of and/or access to specialist tools and equipment
equipment and machinery breakdown
inadequate skills and knowledge required for selected firing processes.
Ways in which techniques may be further developedmay include:
collaboration
further study
intensive workshops
mentored guidance
new projects.
Work opportunities may relate to:
brief for kiln cast glasswork
commissions from others
competitions
creation of individual items or sets
local demand
retail opportunities
self-generated ideas.
Kiln casting glass may include one-off and related ranges of:
architectural glass items
bowls and platters
cylinders
figurative and abstract sculptures
geometric forms
jewellery
lighting
modular forms
open and closed forms
related series
vessels.
Intellectual property requirements relate to:
copyright laws
design licensing regulations
extent to which the work may be used
moral rights law
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others
trademarks regulations.
Designsmay include:
drawings
maquettes.
Materials may include:
abrasives:
alumina
cerium oxide
powder and paper
silicon carbide
glass colours
glues:
UV glues
2-part epoxies
mould-making and casting materials:
alginate
clay
microcrystalline wax
pottery plaster
resin
silicone
mould additives:
grog
sand
silica
wire
range of compatible clear and coloured casting glass
resist materials:
glue
latex
shellac
vinyl.
Tools may include:
abrasive tools, including:
associated consumables
engravers
grinders
decorating tools
glass cutters and breaking tools
measuring devices
modelling, cutting and carving tools
mould-making tools
tools for applying pattern and texture
turntables.
Equipment may include:
abrasive equipment, including:
consumables
grinders
linishers
polishers
compressor
electronic equipment for design work
kiln
personal protective equipment (PPE)
sandblaster
spray booth and spray gun.
Safe work practices may include:
correct disposal of waste materials
dust and fume extraction
ergonomic safety
managing risk
procedures for using kilns and other specialist equipment
reporting accidents and incidents
safely using tools and equipment
using clearly designated wet and dry areas
using PPE.
Firing schedulesmust take into account:
complexity of the form and its mould
glass manufacturer’s recommended annealing schedules
material condition of the mould
number of moulds in the kiln
thickness of the form
type of glass being used
type of kiln being used
type of mould:
open
closed.
Testmay include:
making kiln cast glass maquettes to refine:
the form
investment processes
molten glass feeding methods
different casting glasses
applied and incorporated colours
finished work presentation.
Processes may include:
casting:
mould
plunge
reservoir
side flow
cold working
pâté de verre
plunge casting
using moulds:
investment
multi-piece moulds.
Suitable forming methods may include:
assembly
finishing
kiln casting
model making
mould making.
Coherent body of glassworkis:
conceptually resolved
technically resolved
thematically connected
documented in terms of its development
subject to critical feedback by others.
Technical problemsmay include:
limitations of own technical skill required for:
model and mould-making processes
cold working techniques
limited availability of space for:
production of work
storage of work in progress
displaying finished results
other limitations, such as:
limited availability of and/or access to specialist tools and equipment
equipment and machinery breakdown
inadequate skills and knowledge required for selected firing processes.
Ways in which techniques may be further developedmay include:
collaboration
further study
intensive workshops
mentored guidance
new projects.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
evolve and refine kiln cast glass techniques through a demonstrated process of experimentation
produce a coherent body of professional glasswork that demonstrates well-developed kiln casting techniques to create both single works and multiples of related works
research kiln cast glass in the context of historical and contemporary glassworking as a source of ideas for own work
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a safe work space for glassworking
materials, tools and equipment used to produce kiln cast glasswork.
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:
evaluation of kiln casting technique within a body of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to evolve and refine kiln casting technique
direct observation of kiln casting in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVACD510A Manage kiln operations
CUVACD511A Make moulds and casts
CUVACD515A Manage specialised finishing processes
CUVGLA502A Investigate glassworking materials and processes.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
evolve and refine kiln cast glass techniques through a demonstrated process of experimentation
produce a coherent body of professional glasswork that demonstrates well-developed kiln casting techniques to create both single works and multiples of related works
research kiln cast glass in the context of historical and contemporary glassworking as a source of ideas for own work
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a safe work space for glassworking
materials, tools and equipment used to produce kiln cast glasswork.
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:
evaluation of kiln casting technique within a body of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to evolve and refine kiln casting technique
direct observation of kiln casting in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVACD510A Manage kiln operations
CUVACD511A Make moulds and casts
CUVACD515A Manage specialised finishing processes
CUVGLA502A Investigate glassworking materials and processes.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ01 | CUAGLA503 | Refine kiln cast glass techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D665 | CUV60211 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |
| D657 | CUV50111 | Diploma of Visual Arts | Qualification |