Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate mould-making and casting approaches
- Research historical and contemporary theories and practices of mould-making and casting in the context of own work
- Evaluate the ways in which casting and moulding may be used in different contexts and for different purposes
- Investigate current materials, technologies and options for mould making and casting
- Design and make models for the mould-making and casting process
- Evaluate thedesign and productionlimitations of a variety of models
- Design a variety of forms suitable for the mould-making and casting process
- Make a variety of forms based on own designs
- Evaluateforms to assess aesthetic, functional and technical issues
- Make patterns or models suitable for reproduction by mould making and casting
- Prepare patterns or models for mould making and casting
- Select mould-making and casting resources
- Establish the mould-making and casting needs of specific work projects, including technical specifications, in consultation with relevant people
- Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for the project
- Consider the particular safety issues that affect mould-making and casting work
- Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible
- Complete construction process
- Use mould-making and casting materials to meet specific work needs
- Select and use different techniques and equipmentto achieve desired outcomes
- Fabricate one-piece and multi-piece moulds that meet technical specifications
- Achieve different outcomes and effects through experimentation with various materials
- Determine and allow required curing and drying time
- Recognise and resolve technical and design issues in the mould-making and casting process
- Apply safe strategies for the use, maintenance and storage of mould-making and casting materials, tools and equipment
- Evaluate work