Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate metalworking options for work projects | 1.1 Evaluate how metalwork may be used in art and design practice to achieve desired outcomes or effects 1.2 Explore the potential of different metals and the technologies and tools required for their use 1.3 Investigate specific safety requirements associated with metalwork, including appropriate licensing considerations 1.4 Make an assessment of capacity to safely use metalwork in own practice |
2. Select and prepare metalworking materials, tools and equipment | 2.1 Establishthe needs and purposes of specific work projects in consultation with relevant people 2.2 Establish technical specifications and creative parameters for metalwork 2.3 Select and set up materials,tools andequipmentfollowing all safety requirements and instructions 2.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible |
3. Use metalworking techniques | 3.1 Cut, bend and shape metal to specification using correct tools and following all required safety procedures 3.2 Apply soldering, brazing and welding techniques following all required safety procedures 3.3 Achieve different outcomes and effects through safe experimentation with various media and materials 3.4 Recognise and resolve metalwork technical and design problems 3.5 Achieve precision and accuracy in use of techniques 3.6 Apply safe strategies for the use, maintenance and storage of metalworking tools and equipment |
4. Evaluate metalwork | 4.1 Review metal items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish, and suitability for purpose 4.2 Assess the work in terms of its creative and aesthetic objectives 4.3 Identify and act on the potential for adjustment and refinement in future work |
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Safety requirements associated with metalwork must relate to: | protective clothing use of chemicals use of gas use of hot materials work space set-up. |
Evidence of the ability to:
Evidence of the ability to:
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.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
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.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
a work space in which items can be constructed safely
safety information and instructions
technical information and specifications for metalwork
metalworking materials, tools and equipment
relevant people.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist