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

MEM19057 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEM19057 - Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Identify job requirements from specifications
       
Element: Survey market requirements as a basis for making decisions on gemstone cutting strategy
  • Establish current client cut and polished gemstone-buying preferences in the retail and wholesale markets
  • Determine the internet buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone through online research
  • Document client buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone
  • Determine gemstone cutting strategy based on information obtained
       
Element: Weigh gemstone and record information
  • Weigh gemstone before cleaning as a basis for determining yield
  • Record description and other relevant information for the stone
       
Element: Clean and orient gemstone to determine yields and shape
  • Assess the stone and consult with appropriate persons to verify assessment
  • Polish a face of the gemstone to check for any inclusions
  • Determine best orientation for gemstone
  • Establish the top and bottom of the stone
  • Remove unwanted material and check for internal flaws using a powerful light source
  • Cut stone to maximise value, taking yield and colour into consideration
       
Element: Process gemstone to pre-form state
  • Grind stone to the desired shape
  • Check stone for internal flaws and correct in accordance with job requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Identify job requirements from specifications 
Establish current client cut and polished gemstone-buying preferences in the retail and wholesale markets 
Determine the internet buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone through online research 
Document client buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone 
Determine gemstone cutting strategy based on information obtained 
Weigh gemstone before cleaning as a basis for determining yield 
Record description and other relevant information for the stone 
Assess the stone and consult with appropriate persons to verify assessment 
Polish a face of the gemstone to check for any inclusions 
Determine best orientation for gemstone 
Establish the top and bottom of the stone 
Remove unwanted material and check for internal flaws using a powerful light source 
Cut stone to maximise value, taking yield and colour into consideration 
Grind stone to the desired shape 
Check stone for internal flaws and correct in accordance with job requirements 

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