Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Information may include:
books and magazines
family stories
film
internet
man-made environment
music, film and video
myths and legends, including religious
natural environment
oral history
personal interests
photographs and other artworks
theatre.
Ideas may relate to:
ideas for current work
ideas or aspirations for future work
historical or contemporary context
personal relationship with the work
relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
land and place
political and cultural issues
the body
spiritual concerns
techniques to be used in the work.
Ways to organise may involve:
filing, which may be digital
scrapbooking images
writing and organising a visual diary.
Ways to review may involve:
comparing information
discussing with others
making notes.
Ways of communicating may be:
oral
visual and oral
written
written and visual.
Key people may include:
mentors
peers
supervisors
teachers.
Resources may include:
equipment
materials
tools.

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:
develop ideas for creative work through the process of collecting, organising and reviewing information
apply techniques using tools and materials safely to make simple creative work
discuss and communicate ideas with others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate resources to apply techniques for creative work, such as:
tools, equipment and materials
studio and/or workshop facilities.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods may be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of creative work made by the candidate
evaluation of a presentation
evaluation of work documentation
questioning and discussion about the candidate’s intention and work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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, for example:
specialisation units for any creative form.