Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for gem setting
- Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the tasks and for the work area
- Plan gem setting procedure
- Obtain and prepare equipment for the task and make modifications as required for work
- Identify materials used in channel settings and their essential characteristics
- Handle gem in a manner which ensures damage is prevented
- Determine the characteristics and purpose of channel in setting gem material