Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for performing basic hand engraving using hand tool applications. Work includes block and script lettering and carving techniques on mostly flat surfaces to achieve patterns in relief or intaglio.
Where the work being performed requires the item to have shaping/drilling/contour modification using power tools unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Select and maintain engraving equipment and accessories | 2.1 | Identify sequence of procedures and select appropriate equipment |
2.2 | Prepare gravers to industry standards | ||
3 | Perform hand engraving | 3.1 | Measure item and mark out for engraving |
3.2 | Position work piece and hold or clamp effectively and without damage to the work piece | ||
3.3 | Undertake work according to SOPs and industry standards | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Engraving requirements include one (1) or more of the following: | block lettering script lettering pictures carvings size requirements style requirements |
Equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | scorpers gravers |
Competency Field
Jewellery and horological