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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify design requirements
   • Design requirements, purpose and needs are determined from a variety of applicable sources and reference documents.
   • Where necessary, further research/idea development is undertaken.
   • Information is consolidated and analysed.
   • Where applicable, customer is advised on design considerations and limitations and further clarification is gained as necessary.
2. Develop design concept
   • Concept is developed, employing design principles.
   • Design process is documented.
   • Basic forms and proportions are established.
   • Where applicable, decorative aesthetics are applied.
   • Design concept is confirmed as necessary.
3. Produce drawings for item manufacture
   • Appropriate manufacturing technologies are selected.
   • Working technical and finished drawings are developed.
   • Production requirements/instructions are specified and communicated to appropriate persons.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in reading and interpreting information on specifications design documentation illustrations design drawings and other applicable source documents identifying purpose and needs including design restraints budget considerations item enduse proportions and desired features available materials checking and clarifying information developing researchidea to sufficient level in order to determine customer expectations andor design outcomes evaluating abstract and applied conceptsdata for use in a commercial environment interpreting design conceptsdrafts as appropriate for clientindustry technician collecting and collating data relevant to design communicating concepts in terms suitable to relevant customer or other contacts eg engineer master pattern maker documenting and maintaining design process features and design development notes producing basic form drawings that accurately reflect design concept using balance proportion highlights shadowing texturing effects appropriately selecting technologies suitable for manufacture of items undertake numerical operations geometry and calculations within the scope of the unit

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of design resources and where to locate them research techniques and available resources social trends culturalenvironmentalsocial context relevant industry literature existing designs ethical and competitive considerations applicable industry standards or regulations brainstorming techniques for researchidea development design principles including form function harmony line definition interpretiveactual drawing media and their functionsapplications including paper watercolour pastelinkpencil drawing tools and their functionsapplications including stencils rubbers etc design documentation form drawing development geometric forms and drawing techniques eg cones cylinders cube rectangle sphere etc D concept axis lines conversion of D to D concepts depth perspective and scale point enhancement techniques available manufacturing technologies and their suitability for jewellery manufacture types of working drawings and their uses the interrelation between technical and design drawings industry requirements and availability of industry expertise hazard and control measures associated with preparing jewellery designs safe work practices

Evidence Required

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 prepare jewellery designs Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with preparing jewellery designs or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

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.
Design requirements	Materials Stone specifications Special requirements Size restrictions Budgetary range
Design principles	Correct construction techniques employed Construction limitations of materials Drawing to scale for designs Form, function, harmony, line definition (interpretive/actual)
Decorative aesthetics	Surface finishing such as sandblasting, polishing, electroplating

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