People working in many industries use scale models as part of the design process. Models are required for production design for live theatre and events, as well as film and television productions. More broadly, individuals working with any 3-D form use and make scale models to inform their work.
At this level, models would be relatively straightforward in nature, and be built based on supplied specifications and requirements. Work would be undertaken with some guidance from others.
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1. Prepare to make scale models | 1.1 Clarify scale model requirements based on relevant documentation, verbal briefs and consultation with relevant people 1.2 Identify potential challenges and plan work to minimise risk in consultation with relevant personnel 1.3 Select techniques for model making consistent with project objectives and parameters 1.4 Confirm requirements for presenting final scale models 1.5 Confirm equipment, materials and work space requirements 1.6 Set up work space and equipment according to safety considerations and organisational procedures |
2. Complete model construction | 2.1 Safely make preliminary models representing core dimensions in line with specifications 2.2 Review preliminary models against objectives and specifications in consultation with others as required 2.3 Make adjustments to models as required 2.4 Complete models consistent with objectives and other parameters 2.5 Present models to relevant colleagues in line with project and organisational requirements 2.6 Follow organisational storage and inventory procedures 2.7 Seek and use feedback from others to improve own skills |
Required skills
communication skills to work with others in the model making process
initiative and enterprise skills to construct scale models that respond to specifications
learning skills to improve own skills in constructing scale models
literacy skills to interpret specifications and briefs for scale models
numeracy skills to interpret and correctly apply calculations and measurements required for the production of scale models
planning and organising skills to:
plan work tasks in a logical sequence
organise resources
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve common problems in model making
self-management skills to complete work within agreed timeframes.
Required knowledge
ways in which model making is used in specific industry contexts
basic principles of model making, including the physical properties and capabilities of the range of equipment, tools and materials used for model making
ways in which to present finished scale models
work space requirements for the production of models, including set-up of work space for particular types of work
issues and challenges that arise in making scale models
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with making scale models
sustainability issues associated with equipment, tools and materials used in scale model making
OHS procedures for scale model making.
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 selected techniques to make models consistent with project objectives and parameters demonstrate knowledge of the processes and techniques used for making scale models present finished scale models in an appropriate way. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: tools and equipment required to construct scale models. |
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: direct observation of the candidate constructing models evaluation of scale models made by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of scale model making techniques review of portfolios of evidence review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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: BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms. |
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.
Documentation may include briefs or specifications with information, such as: | background information about clients budget clients’ needs considerations, such as: contractual copyright ethical legal creative objectives diagrams indicating, for example: colours measurements scale style materials personnel involved in the project purpose relevant statutory requirements, e.g. health and safety considerations requirements for development or building consent scope for making adjustments sponsorship technical objectives technology timeframe visual representation of scale model. |
Relevant people may include: | art department client creative director designer director head of department manager mentor other technical or specialist personnel producer production manager project manager representative of organisation commissioning the work supervisor technical director. |
Techniques may relate to: | carpentry ceramics glasswork lighting, such as: ambient laser spot modelling with flexible materials painting and other surface decoration projection manufacture of form by: bending folding hinging sculpture twisting working with textiles. |
Scale models may be required for a wide range of work situations, such as: | event design foyer design lighting plots object or product design open space environment room, site and stage layouts set design, such as for: theatre screen and media productions visual artworks and projects, such as: ceramic pieces community installations performance public art sculpture. |
Equipment may include: | brushes buckets clamps and pliers containers hand and power tools, such as: compressor drills saws sanders lighting protective clothing scrapers shaping tools, such as: carving tools planers surform blades spatulas specialised equipment for ceramic work specialised equipment for sculpture work spray gun. |
Materials may include: | bolts cardboard charcoal clays coloured pencils crayons extenders and binders fibreglass foamcore found objects and materials glass hooks inks laminates latex materials to represent a particular surfaces, such as: earth rock water metals, such as: sheet wire nails natural and synthetic fibres paper paper pulp pastels perspex polystyrene recycled materials resins rubber screws solvents and cleaning materials specialised metal and wood primers string tape turps water and oil-based paints waterproof lacquers wood and timber products, such as: balsa wood MDF board wooden skewers. |
Work space requirements may include: | drying space dust extraction lighting and power requirements location-specific requirements process-specific space needs ventilation wet and dry areas. |
Safety considerations may include: | federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards personal protection recycling safe disposal of waste. |
Inventory procedures may involve: | files, including digital notes on future use of scale models product safety labels spreadsheet documentation written and visual documentation of manufacturers’ instructions. |
Visual communication – art, craft and design
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.