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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess item condition
  2. Establish repair requirements and materials
  3. Carry out repairs
  4. Finalise repair

Required Skills

Required skills

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interpreting design requirements and following instructions oral or written

interpreting drawings

weighing and measuring

selecting appropriate tools and equipment

selecting appropriate materials and repairmanufacturing techniques

applying appropriate fabrication and finishing procedures

working safely

identifying alternative metals

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions specifications and standard operating procedures May include drawings

entering routine and familiar information onto proforma and standard workplace forms

Required knowledge

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reasons for selecting particular metals construction methods repairmanufacturing and finishing techniques

knowledge of workplace hazards and emergency procedures

use and application of personal protective equipment

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 repair to jewellery items in accordance with customary industry practice 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 jewellery repair 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.

Factors impacting on feasibility of repair

Cost, time, feasibility, value

Repair techniques

Retipping

Reshank

Restoration

New collets

Chain repairs

Fastening mechanism repairs

Appropriate person(s)

Supervisors, managers, suppliers, technical experts, colleagues

Unforeseen conditions/effects

Effects which could be caused by previous construction and repair techniques

Effects of the repair process on stones or other components

Tools, equipment

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

Materials

Precious and non-precious metals

Consumables

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

Documentation

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