Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUVOPA203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opals
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUVOPA203A - Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opals |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine market needs for solid opals as a basis for decision making, to plan the stones to be cut and complete the pre-cutting processes. It includes documenting and recording all aspects of the procurement and cutting process.This unit requires the application of research skills to determine market preferences for buying cut and polished opal so that decisions can be made on how to cut the opal to gain the best yield and show of colour. It also covers the ability to carry out all the pre-cutting planning, cleaning and pre-forming of the gemstone while working safely with materials and equipment | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Advanced processes needed for pre-cutting black and boulder opals are covered in CUVOPA407A Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals.Where appropriate the outcomes of this unit could be contextualised to apply to other gemstones | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Survey market requirements as a basis for making a decision on opal cutting strategy |
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Element: Weigh opal and record information |
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Element: Clean and orient opal to determine yields and shape |
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Element: Process opal to pre-form state |
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