Model crafted ceramics
URN: CCSCRC08
Business Sectors (Suites): Craft,Craft (Ceramics)
Developed by: SDS
Approved on:
01 Mar 2014
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge you need to model ceramic items. You will check materials and tools, monitor and control the modelling process, minimise waste and rework, make changes to how you work within the limits of your responsibility and ensure that completed models meet the required standards.
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 must be able to:
P1 use the appropriate methods to model ceramics of the desired size and shape
P2 use and handle materials, tools and equipment correctly and safely
P3 add the required detail and achieve the desired finish to modelled items
P4 ensure modelled items reach the correct standard of quality
P5 identify any problems with modelled items, materials, tools and equipment and take the correct action to put them right; or report them to the appropriate person
P6 carry out the task in a way that minimises risk of damage to modelled items, property and people
P7 carry out the modelling task within a suitable timescale
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
You must be able to:
K1 types of clay which can be used to model ceramics
K2 the condition clay should be in for the task
K3 the basic materials contained in the clay/s you use to model ceramics
K4 the characteristics of the clay used to model ceramics
K5 the preparation which should be carried out on the clay before it is used to model ceramics and what could happen if this was not done correctly
K6 the process of modelling ceramics and what must be considered?
K7 the process of achieving the required finish and detail to modelled ceramics
K8 the importance of using materials ecoinomically
K9 the tools and equipment required for modelling ceramics, and how to check that they are in good working order
K10 how to prepare the required tools and eqipment for the modelling of ceramics
K11 what problems can occur when modelling ceramics and the actions which should be taken to recify them
K12 how to prevent harm being caused to modelled ceramic items, property and people when carrying out the task of modelling
K13 what faults can appear and how these an be avoided and rectified where possible
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
01 Mar 2017
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Creative & Cultural Skills
Original URN
CCSCRC08
Relevant Occupations
Artistic and Literary Occupations, Ceramicist, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Artist, Arts
SOC Code
Keywords
craft; ceramics; modelling;