CUAACD525 — Manage specialised finishing processes

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42 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 7 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 Research options for finishing work

1.1Identify and assess potential of specialised finishing materials, tools and equipment
1.2Research historical and contemporary trends to inform approach to specialised finishing
1.3Determine and compare the value of purchasing own tools and equipment against potential benefits of constructing own tools and equipment
1.4Experiment with building of own tools and equipment as required
1.5Investigate specific safety issues associated with specialised finishing techniques

2 Set up specialised finishing work space

2.1Review key requirements for setting up specialised finishing tools and equipment
2.2Confirm and create required conditions before starting specialised finishing projects
2.3Identify potential safety issues and take action to address them as required

3 Assess specialised finishing options

3.1Research and adapt applicable ideas and approaches for finishing options
3.2Determine specialised finishing options for work being made
3.3Determine specific requirements for tools, equipment, materials and accessories

4 Apply specialised finishing techniques

4.1Complete specialised finishing processes according to safety and design requirements
4.2Identify and resolve technical problems in the specialised finishing process
4.3Modify materials, tools and equipment as required
4.4Liaise with others on technical and creative aspects of specialised finishing, including collaboration on specific challenges
4.5Document specialised finishing processes

5 Evaluate quality of finished work

5.1Evaluate technical and aesthetic quality of finished objects
5.2Review documentation and evaluation to inform future work

Performance evidence

apply and manage the specialised photo finishing process for at least two different pieces of work.
use information and exploration to identify finishing choices and determine finishing requirements
produce finished works that are technically sound and free from faults arising from the finishing process
use tools, materials and equipment independently and according to safety requirements
document detailed work processes
consider intellectual property requirements in the development of work ideas
review finishing processes and work quality

Knowledge evidence

impact of historical, contemporary and emerging trends in specialised finishing
properties of, and specifications for, different specialised finishing materials, tools, equipment and accessories
typical problems that occur in the specialised finishing process, and how to avoid or resolve them
how characteristics of different materials achieve different effects when finishing techniques are applied
cost and supply parameters for specialised finishing materials, tools, equipment and accessories in the context of professional practice
sustainability issues associated with the materials, tools, equipment and accessories used in specialised finishing
intellectual property requirements and legislation associated with the use of research or adapted concepts in creative work
organisational and legislative work health and safety requirements relating to specialised finishing activities

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets relatively complex theoretical and technical information from different sources and determines how content applies to work practice
Writing: Records detailed process information in a logical sequence using clear language and industry specific terminology
Oral Communication: Articulates clearly using language applicable for context and audience. Elicits and shares information and confirms understanding using active listening and questioning techniques
Numeracy: Performs basic calculations to compare purchase price with the value of making own tools and equipment, and to determine quantities of resources required
Self-management: Meets obligation to confirm safe practices are followed when using specialised finishing resources and techniques. Considers the implication of intellectual property requirements when undertaking research and ideas development
Teamwork: Seeks and shares information and ideas in collaborative relationships with other practitioners to inform own work
Planning and organising: Adopts a systematic approach to preparation and planning of tasks
Initiative and enterprise: Makes different routine and analytical decisions to determine finishing resource requirements and techniques for the work
Problem-solving: Recognises need to adjust processes and techniques to work safely, solve problems and achieve results with peer support and consultation

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