Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to cut an opal solid
- Identify and obtain consumables required for cutting an opal solid
- Select tools and equipment to be used
- Determine jewellers’ cuttingangle requirements
- Dop pre-form on appropriate dop stick using wax or adhesive as appropriate
- Follow general OHS principles and safe operating procedures when using tools, equipment, machinery and consumables for opal cutting
- Cut and polish top surface of opal
- Cut and polish back surface of opal
- Treat opal specimen