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

MEM19067 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex gemstones

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MEM19067 - Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex gemstones
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: Identify type of rough gemstone
  • Undertake preliminary investigations before deciding how to proceed with cutting or carving the gemstone
  • Review current market requirements and consult with client to determine preferences for how gemstone could be cut
  • Determine the location of the colour within the rough gemstone
  • Discuss possible strategies for cutting with colleagues and client based on findings
  • Determine jewellers’ requirements for products being considered
  • Review the options for cutting and plan cut to achieve the best result
       
Element: Decide on cutting process
  • Use equipment to inspect the colour without removing gem material
  • Select the correct grinding wheels and grits for a given piece
  • Review the stone, determine the directionality and decide on the final outcome to be achieved
  • Remove unwanted material and pre-form the gemstone material
  • Determine the way to cut the stone for the best artistic and commercial return
       

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 
Undertake preliminary investigations before deciding how to proceed with cutting or carving the gemstone 
Review current market requirements and consult with client to determine preferences for how gemstone could be cut 
Determine the location of the colour within the rough gemstone 
Discuss possible strategies for cutting with colleagues and client based on findings 
Determine jewellers’ requirements for products being considered 
Review the options for cutting and plan cut to achieve the best result 
Use equipment to inspect the colour without removing gem material 
Select the correct grinding wheels and grits for a given piece 
Review the stone, determine the directionality and decide on the final outcome to be achieved 
Remove unwanted material and pre-form the gemstone material 
Determine the way to cut the stone for the best artistic and commercial return 

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