| This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Design requirements include one (1) or more of the following: | materialsstone specificationsspecial requirementssize budgetary rangeend-usespecial customer requirements |
Design principles include one (1) or more of the following: | correct construction techniques construction limitations of materialsdrawing to scale form, function, harmony and line definition (interpretive and actual) |
Design concept includes one (1) or more of the following: | balanceproportionhighlightsshadowingtexturing effects decorative aesthetics |
Sources of information for jewellery design include one (1) or more of the following: | specificationsdesign documentationillustrationsdesign drawingsjob sheets work instructions |
Decorative aesthetics include one (1) or more of the following surface finishing techniques: | sandblastingpolishingelectroplating |
Manufacturing technologies include one (1) or more of the following: | hand-fabrication techniquescomputer numerically controlled (CNC) processesmass finishing activities |
Drawing techniques include one (1) or more of the following: | conescylinderscuberectanglesphere 3-D conceptaxis linesconversion of 2-D to 3-D concepts depthperspective scale (1,2 and 3 point)use of drawing media, including paper, watercolour, pastel, ink and penciluse of drawing tools, including stencils and rubbers |
Preparation of designs includes one (1) or more of the following: | manual drawing techniques2-D CAD applications3-D CAD applications |