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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify fabrication requirements
  2. Prepare materials for fabrication
  3. Fabricate jewellery item
  4. Finish jewellery items
  5. Complete fabrication

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

interpreting design specifications and follow instructions oral or written

interpreting drawings

weighing and measuring

selecting appropriate tools and equipment

selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing techniques

applying appropriate fabrication and finishing procedures

applying safe working skills

identifying alternative metals

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

metals and materials for fabricating a range of jewellery itemsdesigns

common jewellery design features constructions and finishes

metal preparation and fabrication techniques to suit different design requirements

factors affecting the selection of preparation and fabrication methods

organisational requirements for fabrication activities

relevant materials and consumables for given jewellery fabrication jobs

properties and characteristics of applicable metals

ratios to create required gradequalitycomposition of metals

melting temperatures and preparation methods for melting applicable metals

types of ingot moulds and their characteristicsapplications

methods applications equipment types and operational requirements for rolling and drawing metals

process for annealing metals to prevent work hardening

procedures for checking serviceability of applicable tools and equipment

safe operating procedure for applicable tools and equipment

applicable fabrication techniques and processes

organisation of customer service quality and work standards

accepted industry standards of quality

tools techniques and materials for embellishing and polishing

organisation procedures for storage and packagingpresentation of finished items

security measures for protection of jewellery items

safe work practices and procedures

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 fabricate jewellery items 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 the fabrication of fine jewellery 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


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.

Appropriate person(s)

Supervisor, client, colleague

Appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques

Cutting, folding, bending, curving, dapping, drawing, rolling, doming, annealing, melting, granulation

Primarily by brazing/silver soldering but may include other methods such as riveting

Finishing activities

Filing, emery finishing, high and satin polish, various embellishment finishes (sandblasting, brushed, burring, reticulation, burnishing etc.)

Components

Components, single-piece and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques, for example various clips, catches and pins

Materials

Precious and non-precious metals

Consumables

Solders and fluxes, drills and blades, polishing compounds, cleaning and finishing materials

Tools and equipment

All hand and power tools appropriate to fabrication of jewellery items and personal protective equipment

Documentation

Job packet, work instructions and procedures, parts and components reference material, materials and consumables used, time and record sheets