Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify fabrication requirements
- Item design characteristics, dimensions, construction, composition and finish are established from predetermined specifications in accordance with organisational and client requirements.
- Fabrication and finish specifications and required outcomes are confirmed and clarified as necessary with appropriate person(s) and in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques are established in accordance with item construction, verbal and written specifications, organisational requirements and personal abilities.
- Fabrication and finishing activities are prioritised in accordance with designated timeframes, organisational and specific fabrication requirements.
- Prepare materials for fabrication
- Components, materials and consumables are selected/obtained in accordance with organisational requirements and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Metals are alloyed to specified quality, as required.
- Metals are rolled/drawn down/cut to required dimensions.
- Tools and equipment are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
- Material preparation is conducted using safe operating practices and protective equipment, in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements.
- Fabricate jewellery item
- Tools and equipment for fabrication are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
- Applicable fabrication activities are performed using safe operating practices and protective equipment, and in accordance with OHS, organisational and industry accepted methods.
- Item is checked to ensure construction conforms with required specifications, quality, organisational and applicable industry standards.
- Finish jewellery items
- The appropriate surface finish is produced to required specifications in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Tools and equipment for embellishing and polishing are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
- Complete fabrication
- Finished item is packaged/presented and stored safely in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Documentation is accurately completed and processed in accordance with organisational requirements and standards.
- Notification of work completion is made to appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements.
- Unused/excess materials are collected and stored/reclaimed in accordance with organisational requirements.