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.

Specialised finishing materials, tools and equipment may include:
accessories for tools and equipment, including attachments for engraving, carving, grinding and polishing:
bits
cut-off wheels
abrasive wheels, discs, laps and belts from coarse to fine
polishing wheels, discs, laps and belts
general equipment:
compressor
sandblaster
extraction booth for spraying and extracting hazardous vapours
laminator
hand tools for:
carving
cutting
engraving
filing
grinding
painting
polishing
materials to be finished:
ceramics
glass
metal
plastics
stone
wood
materials used in the specialised finishing processes:
abrasives
adhesives
etching acids
laminating film
patinas
polishing compounds
resists
solvents
specialised paints and varnishes
specialised equipment for:
carving
cutting
drilling
grinding
polishing
spraying.
Historical and contemporary trends may relate to:
architecture
awards and trophies
CAD/CAM and other digital technologies
ceramics
ceremonial art
contemporary art
furniture
glass art
installation
jewellery
lapidary
lighting
manufactured products
monumental masonry
sculpture
signage.
Safety issues may relate to:
use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
good personal hygiene
knowledge of particular hazards related to:
respiratory system
eyes
skin
hearing
physiology
work area, including:
work space tidiness and cleanliness
storage and labelling of:
materials
hazardous materials: acids and solvents
tools and attachments
access to up-to-date material safety data sheets (MSDS)
ventilation
lighting
wet surfaces
electrical safety
noise
dust and airborne particles
acid vapours
sharp objects
work processes, including:
ergonomic safety
use of tools and equipment
use of materials.
Key requirements relate to:
location of tools and equipment
space around equipment
ventilation
lighting
water supply
compressed air supply
electrical safety
cleaning aids
safety equipment, including PPE
storage of:
materials, including hazardous materials
tools and accessories.
Specialised finishing options may include:
use of a single specialised finishing process
use of multiple specialised finishing processes
specialised finishing before and/or after the major forming process
specialised finishing at different stages of the making process.
Intellectual property requirements relate to:
copyright laws
moral rights law
design licensing regulations
trademark regulations
protocols for adapting others’ work.
Specialised finishing processes may include:
acid etching
bevelling
carving
cutting
engraving
glue chipping
gluing
grinding
laminating
lathe work
painting
polishing
sandblasting
sandcarving
varnishing.
Technical problems may relate to:
process problems, including:
chipping
cracking
fading
scratching
splitting
thermal shock
limitations of own technical skills and knowledge required for:
specialised finishing techniques
surface design development
limited availability of space for:
production of work, both making and specialised finishing
clean, dry and secure storage of work in progress
displaying finished results
other limitations, such as:
limited availability of or access to specialist tools and equipment
equipment and machinery breakdown.
Modification may include:
use of alternative materials
safe adaptation of tools and equipment to suit particular requirements
use of alternative processes.
Documentation may include:
photographs or videos of the working process
photographs of the finished work
catalogue information and prices for materials, tools and equipment used
log of time taken to complete the specialised finished project
cost of the project, including time and resources.

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:
apply safe work practices when using specialised finishing materials, tools and equipment
produce finished works that are technically sound and free from faults arising from the finishing process
operate tools and equipment independently
apply knowledge of specialised finishing materials, tools, equipment and accessories relevant to the material being finished.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a safe work space for specialised finishing processes.
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 work produced by the candidate in terms of its technical and aesthetic resolution
evaluation of the work documentation
direct observation of work in progress
written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding and candidate’s intentions and work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of 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:
CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work.