Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM19036A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use specialised techniques to produce jewellery and objects

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEM19036A - Use specialised techniques to produce jewellery and objects
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of specialised or complex techniques to produce jewellery and/or object designs.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to enterprises where jewellery is designed and made according to design specifications. Metal working skills described by this unit are not performed to trade level outcomes, rather to allow the production of one-off custom jewellery and object designs. Application of this unit requires use of a range of hand and power tools used in the construction of jewellery and objects.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for applying specialised production techniques
  • Establish work area and prepare for work
  • Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the tasks and for the work area
  • Analyse design specifications and related information for jewellery or object and determine production requirements from documentation and discussion with appropriate persons
  • Develop a production plan, identifying the multiple steps and operations for manufacture, required components, soldering plan, fitting of pieces, required materials, tools, equipment and processes/techniques
  • Identify potential manufacturing difficulties for jewellery or object and develop solutions based on understanding of materials, their limitations and workability, as well as knowledge of processes and techniques
  • Select and prepare materials and equipment required
       
Element: Apply specialised techniques
  • Implement OHS and environmental requirements
  • Determine and apply calculations and formulae, as necessary, to determine material quantities, dimensions and sizing
  • Produce jewellery or object features using specialised techniques
  • Identify faults and problems and take corrective action
  • Confirm work meets design specifications
  • Finish work according to requirements of technique used
       
Element: Present and evaluate finished piece
  • Confirm finished piece meets design specifications
  • Prepare piece for presentation
  • Evaluate result and identify and make any final improvements
       


Evidence Required

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Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a minimum of four (4) specialised techniques to produce jewellery and object designs according to specification.

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, including the use of risk control measures

apply a minimum of four specialised techniques to produce jewellery and object designs on more than one occasion and in different contexts. This includes:

determining manufacturing requirements

developing a production plan

using a combination of techniques, materials and processes

finishing and inspecting work.

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 and/or 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 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 project-related 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required knowledge includes:

range and uses of specialised techniques

calculations and measurements

reasons for selecting particular metals, construction methods, manufacturing and finishing techniques

tools and equipment matched to processes

planning and process stages

working properties of precious and non-precious metals and/or other materials

fine detail manufacturing processes

knowledge of workplace hazards and emergency procedures

various components of jewellery items

appropriate measuring devices and recording methods

procedures for final treatment

safe handling and storage of items

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

relevant hazards and control measures

Required skills include:

calculating required material size

using tools and equipment for jewellery and object construction

interpreting design specifications and following instructions

interpreting drawings

measuring

selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing techniques

applying appropriate production and finishing procedures

identifying alternative metals/materials

meeting design specifications

cleaning materials/items

filing and finishing items

communicating design and construction information

OHS requirements

OHS requirements may include:

legislation

protective equipment

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operation procedures

awards provisions

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may relate to:

liquid waste

solid waste

gas, fumes, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, and dust

excessive energy and water use

excessive noise

Enterprise procedures

Enterprise procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications

operational procedures

Specialised techniques

Specialised techniques may include:

repousse or chasing

forging

electro forming

die forming

etching

granulation

hydraulic pressing

patination

inlay

anodising

cuttlefish casting

sand casting

water casting

box construction

lamination

tap and die

photoetching

mokume

kumboo

hollow forming

enamelling

Equipment

Equipment may include:

draw bench

round, square and fancy draw plates

various holding and securing devices

pliers

burrs

scaupers

burnishers

emery and beaders

soldering torch

jewellery bench

adjustable chair

pickle bath and heater

propane-oxy heating equipment

flexible drive and drill bits

spit jigs

hand tools

measuring and marking out equipment

abrasives, lubricants and compounds

stock gauge rod, wire for chain links

polishing lathe with extraction, buffs, brushes and compounds

tumbler with stainless/steel shot

protective clothing and equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

gold

platinum

palladium

silver

copper

pewter and their alloys

stones and gems

catches, chains and other jewellery components

finishing materials

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish work area and prepare for work 
Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the tasks and for the work area 
Analyse design specifications and related information for jewellery or object and determine production requirements from documentation and discussion with appropriate persons 
Develop a production plan, identifying the multiple steps and operations for manufacture, required components, soldering plan, fitting of pieces, required materials, tools, equipment and processes/techniques 
Identify potential manufacturing difficulties for jewellery or object and develop solutions based on understanding of materials, their limitations and workability, as well as knowledge of processes and techniques 
Select and prepare materials and equipment required 
Implement OHS and environmental requirements 
Determine and apply calculations and formulae, as necessary, to determine material quantities, dimensions and sizing 
Produce jewellery or object features using specialised techniques 
Identify faults and problems and take corrective action 
Confirm work meets design specifications 
Finish work according to requirements of technique used 
Confirm finished piece meets design specifications 
Prepare piece for presentation 
Evaluate result and identify and make any final improvements 

Forms

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