Form or decorate ceramic craftworks by removal of material

URN: CCSCRC03
Business Sectors (Suites): Craft,Craft (Ceramics)
Developed by: SDS
Approved on: 2014

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge you need to produce ceramic craftworks by removing material e.g. turning, fluting, faceting, cutting, piercing, sgraffito, inscribing, sculpting by removal of material. 

This standard is suitable for those who are self-employed, working for a sole practitioner or within a workshop or studio. 

The following should be considered when working in craft: 

 Safe working practices 
 Ethics and sustainability 


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

​You need to know and understand: 

P1 check that products and equipment meet the required standards before forming and/or decorating products by removing material 

P2 select the appropriate tools, techniques and equipment for the desired outcome 

P3 secure products before starting material removal 

P4 produce products by material removal to the required standar


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

You need to know and understand: 

K1 what checks should be carry out before starting to make products 

K2 the importance of checking products and materials before you start to form or decorate them 

K3 the differences in the ways in which you form and/or decorate simple and complex shapes by removing material? 

K4 different types of products produced by material removal 

K5 different techniques used to form and decorate products by material removal 

K6 what problems can occur as part of the porcess of decorating products by material removal 


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary

1 Simple shapes 

1.1 flatware 

2 Complex shapes 

2.1 curved/rounded or with awkward angles 


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2017

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Creative & Cultural Skills

Original URN

CCSCRC03

Relevant Occupations

Artistic and Literary Occupations, Ceramicist, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Artist

SOC Code


Keywords

ceramics; craft; turning; fluting; faceting; cutting; piercing; sgraffito; inscribing; removal of material;