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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research potential sites.
  2. Select a site.
  3. Develop and select options for work for the selected site.
  4. Plan work for the selected site.

Required Skills

Required skills

research and analytical skills sufficient to assess factors impacting on site selection and work planning

literacy skills sufficient to source interpret and document site information for the selected site

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate specifications for the selected site

Required knowledge

potential sites for different types of work relevant to area of specialisation

issues to be considered when selecting sites including approval processes required

types of site information needed for planning of work and potential sources

options for documenting planning processes and work procedures

workflow planning techniques in relation to production of work for a site

awareness of copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues

Evidence Required

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

the selection of a site which is responsive to the conceptual vision

the application of criteria which appropriately addresses and responds to the parameters for site selection

the development of the plan for the production of work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through site selection and planning of work for a specific project

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing site selection and work planning processes

case studies to assess ability to select sites for different work conceptsprojects

verbal presentation of research options and planning

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties eg speakers of other languages than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

This unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to support the candidate in researching sites and to develop a plan for work at the selected site Candidates must visit the site as part of this unit

Range Statement

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.

Conceptual vision includes:

ideas about work that address and respond to the values of a site.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. land and place; political, social, cultural issues; spiritual concerns.

Sources of information may include:

discussions or interviews with artists, craftspeople or designers

discussions or interviews with others who are familiar with the potential sites

Internet

libraries, galleries and museums

local council/consent authority

media

personal observations and experience

reference books.

Types of information may include:

physical characteristics of the site (dimensions, flora, fauna, landforms, pathways, roads, buildings, overhead wires, industries, waterways, coastal conditions)

reports, e.g. government, council, weather, geology

requirements relating to development plans

social, economic, historical and cultural characteristics (industrial area, sacred space, heritage values, community meeting place, urban renewal)

technical and/or scientific reports.

Criteria for the selection of a site may include:

access (public and/or materials and equipment)

copyright and intellectual property issues

development consent requirements

environmental issues associated with site specific characteristics

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the specific characteristics of a site

physical characteristics

social, economic, cultural or historical values.

The following may also be involved in the selection of the site:

architecture/landscape architecture/urban planning company

artist-run studio

government agency/funding organisation

local arts community

local council.

Relevant characteristics of the site may include:

environmental considerations

heritage

physical constraints, e.g. cliffs, access, changing contours of the landscape, weather conditions

political and economic influences

sacred/religious/cultural significance.

Criteria for selecting work options may include:

consistency with the conceptual vision

financial considerations

heritage/cultural/religious values

occupational health and safety procedures in relation to specific work options for the selected site

practical considerations for equipment and materials and access

work option approval requirements.

Forms of documentation may include:

diagrams

drawings

images e.g. video, digital

photographs, slides

specifications

text notes, e.g. diary entries.