Required knowledge includes

research resources and techniques for investigating design information

elements and principles of design as they relate to design of jewellery and objects

working properties of jewellery materials

methods of production for jewellery and objects

design resources

brainstorming and other idea generation techniques for researchidea development

drawing media and their functionsapplications including paper watercolours and pastelsinkspencils

computer drawingdesign software eg Photoshop Illustrator and Indesign

form drawing development

options available for drawing presentation

enhancement techniques

types of working drawings and their uses

the interrelation between technical and design drawings

hazard and control measures associated with preparing jewellery designs

safe work practices

Required skills include

interpreting and clarifying a design brief

identifying and collecting information necessary to create design concepts

drawing

developing and refining ideas

applying principles and elements of design

reading and interpreting information on specifications design documentation illustrations design drawings and other applicable source documents

identifying purpose and needs including design considerations item end use proportions and desired features and available materials

checking and clarifying information

developing researchidea to sufficient level in order to determine client expectations andor design outcomes

evaluating abstract and applied conceptsdata

collecting and collating data relevant to design

communicating concepts in terms suitable to clients

documenting and maintaining design process features and design development notes

producing basic form drawings that accurately reflect design concept

using drawing andor rendering techniques appropriately

undertaking numerical operations geometry and calculations within the scope of the unit

carrying out work according to OHS practices

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of creative processes to develop and refine design concepts and present a design solution which meets the parameters of a design brief

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

implement OHS workplace procedures and practices

analyse a design brief and determine key parameters

apply creative processes to develop and refine design concepts

apply knowledge of materials and production processes to jewellery and object design

prepare and present design concepts to appeal to the specific needs of the intended audience

evaluate success of design in meeting design brief

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Design features

Design parameters

Specialist techniques

Creative processes

Appropriate personnel

Design documents

Elements and principles of design