Assessor Resource

MEM19044A
Repair and restore antique jewellery

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to restoration and repair work conducted on antique, traditional or period jewellery where the finish must be consistent with the characteristics of the item.

Work includes use of jewellery equipment.

Band A

Unit Weight 4

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use jewellery repair techniques in the repair and restoration of antique or traditional jewellery items.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to repair and restore a range of antique jewellery items in a manner which is consistent with the style and era of the item.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

implement OHS workplace procedures to safely and effectively use jewellery repair and construction equipment and processes

determine the requirements for repair or restoration

source and apply information on antique jewellery

conduct a range of repair and restoration techniques to ensure quality standards and client requirements are met.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills include:

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures and drawings

interpreting client requirements

analysing characteristics of antique jewellery

costing work

completing work by hand according to job requirements

interpreting drawings

weighing and measuring

selecting appropriate tools and equipment

selecting appropriate materials and repair/manufacturing techniques

applying appropriate fabrication and finishing procedures

working safely

identifying alternative metals

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

information sources on antique jewellery

range of techniques used in antique jewellery construction

characteristics and responses of metals and common materials used in antique jewellery

reasons for selecting particular metals, construction methods, repair/manufacturing and finishing techniques

workplace hazards and emergency procedures

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Materials

Materials may include:

gold, silver and platinum

precious or semi-precious stones

coral, shells, leather, copper and copper alloys, enamel, glass, ceramic, feathers, insect cases, bone and ivory, hair and paper

Repair or restoration work

Repair or restoration work may relate to:

wear and tear

chipped stones or enamel

broken or weak clasps or componentry

scratched surfaces

tarnished or dirty metals

encrusting of components with foreign objects

deterioration

light damage

stains

Repair and restoration techniques

Repair and restoration techniques may include:

retipping

reshank

restoration

new collets

chain repairs

fastening mechanism repairs

replacement or reconstruction of componentry

refinishing

cleaning

OHS requirements

OHS requirements may include:

wearing personal protective equipment in the jewellery workshop

aprons

protective foot wear

eye protection while operating rotary equipment

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may relate to:

liquid waste

solid waste

gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, and dust

excessive energy and water use

excessive noise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify client requirements for work 
Identify the era and design characteristics of the jewellery item and the materials and construction techniques used 
Conduct research into the item characteristics, as required, to inform work 
Examine the item to determine condition and extent of work requirements and determine feasibility of completing work to standard required 
Determine storage and handling requirements for item to ensure protection from damage 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM19044A - Repair and restore antique jewellery

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