Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use innovative techniques in the development of leadlight or stained glass works. It includes the adaptation of traditional techniques, such as leadlight and stained glass or other techniques, such as kiln-formed and laminated glass, and involves research and analysis of innovative ideas with glassworks produced through experimentation and subsequent refinement of new ideas and techniques.
This unit applies to individuals working with designed glass.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify the potential or need for innovation | 1.1 Analyse design or production elements to determine areas where research and experimentation may be appropriate 1.2 Assess the potential for the use of new techniques and media to maximise the effectiveness of leadlight and stained glass |
2. Conduct research | 2.1 Select and access sources suitable for the research of historical, cultural and other factors that might influence techniques or media 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements 2.3 Identify appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall realisation of innovative leadlight and stained glass 2.4 Maintain references in an accessible form to allow for future use 2.5 Use research material to adapt styles for integration into leadlight and stained glass production |
3. Experiment with techniques and media | 3.1 Conduct trials to establish the best ways in which the desired effect can be achieved 3.2 Assess results of experimentation, balancing the need for creative effectiveness and cost practicality 3.3 Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects 3.4 Consult colleagues to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media 3.5 Set up or coordinate specific resource requirements which arise from the use of different techniques in accordance with workplace requirement. |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as, language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance:
technology skills to prepare reports using digital media.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Leadlight and Stained Glass