Required skills

Required skills include

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

interpreting client requirements

analysing characteristics of antique jewellery

costing work

completing work by hand according to job requirements

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

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

information sources on antique jewellery

range of techniques used in antique jewellery construction

characteristics and responses of metals and common materials used in antique jewellery

reasons for selecting particular metals construction methods repairmanufacturing and finishing techniques

workplace hazards and emergency procedures

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

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 and restore a range of antique jewellery items in a manner which is consistent with the style and era of the item

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 to safely and effectively use jewellery repair and construction equipment and processes

determine the requirements for repair or restoration

source and apply information on antique jewellery

conduct a range of repair and restoration techniques to ensure quality standards and client requirements are met

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

Materials

Repair or restoration work

Repair and restoration techniques

OHS requirements

Environmental requirements