CUAACD520 — Manage kiln operations

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What an assessment for CUAACD520 must cover

46 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for kiln work

1.1Assess ways in which different kilns are used for craft work to inform own approach to kiln work
1.2Research historical and contemporary trends to inform own approach to kiln work
1.3Source and access applicable kiln for own work
1.4Compare value of own kiln purchase against the benefits of constructing own kiln
1.5Investigate specific safety issues associated with kiln work and integrate procedures into own work practices

2 Set up kiln work space

2.1Review requirements for kiln set-up
2.2Confirm or implement appropriate conditions before starting the firing process
2.3Identify potential safety issues and take action to address them as required

3 Assess firing options

3.1Consider firing options for the work being made
3.2Determine required energy source or fuel
3.3Establish applicable firing program requirements and firing time that meets requirements
3.4Determine the necessary conditions to produce required kiln atmosphere for specific process as required

4 Operate and monitor the kiln

4.1Evaluate and perform specific kiln loading and unloading requirements according to safety standards
4.2Set required kiln controls and light kiln as required
4.3Fire kiln according to required firing schedule
4.4Monitor kiln operation and firing process
4.5Identify and resolve technical problems in firing process
4.6Execute appropriate shut-down procedures

5 Address documentation requirements

5.1Set up firing log that includes required information
5.2Record firing details in log for all work completed
5.3Review firing logs to inform future work

Performance evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to: manage kiln operations for the production of at least three fired craft pieces.
determine kiln type required for own work
implement required safety practices for kiln loading and operation
solve technical problems arising from the firing process
prepare own firing schedules
establish and maintain a firing log
collaborate with others on technical and creative challenges associated with the firing process
pack and fire kilns independently

Knowledge evidence

safety issues associated with kiln work that include: correct lifting techniques, kiln emissions, safe use of equipment, correct management of specific hazards associated with: extreme heat, fuels, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect against dust and fibres
historical and contemporary trends in kiln types, kiln construction and kiln operation
properties and capabilities of the range of firing materials, tools and equipment, including pyrometric instruments
properties and specification of different kiln types
specific firing processes, including required firing stages, changes to materials, temperature range and timing of each stage of the process
processes and materials required for the construction of kilns
typical problems that occur with kilns and with the firing process, and how to avoid or resolve them in the context of relevant materials and art forms
workplace health and safety requirements for the set-up, operation and maintenance of kilns

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets complex theoretical and technical information from different sources and determines how content applies to individual requirements Reviews specific information to inform future work practice
Writing: Records facts and key information related to the creative and technical outcomes of the job
Oral Communication: Elicits information from other practitioners and confirms understanding using active listening and questioning techniques
Numeracy: Performs basic calculations and determines firing times Compares costs of kiln purchase against kiln construction
Self-management: Considers implication of applicable regulatory and legislative requirements and takes responsibility for their incorporation into establishment and maintenance of safe work practices
Teamwork: Collaborates with other professionals to gather and share technical information and diagnose problems
Planning and organising: Adopts systematic approach to preparation and planning of task objectives and outcomes
Initiative and enterprise: Makes different analytical decisions to safely establish and operate a kiln to requirements, and determine firing options for particular work taking into account variables that affect outcomes
Problem-solving: Recognises and addresses unfamiliar problems and uses consultation and reflection to inform future practice

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