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Evidence Guide: MEM19057 - Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes

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MEM19057 - Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine job requirements

  1. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  2. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  3. Identify job requirements from specifications
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

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Identify job requirements from specifications

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Survey market requirements as a basis for making decisions on gemstone cutting strategy

  1. Establish current client cut and polished gemstone-buying preferences in the retail and wholesale markets
  2. Determine the internet buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone through online research
  3. Document client buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone
  4. Determine gemstone cutting strategy based on information obtained
Establish current client cut and polished gemstone-buying preferences in the retail and wholesale markets

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Determine the internet buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone through online research

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Document client buying preferences for cut and polished gemstone

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Determine gemstone cutting strategy based on information obtained

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Weigh gemstone and record information

  1. Weigh gemstone before cleaning as a basis for determining yield
  2. Record description and other relevant information for the stone
Weigh gemstone before cleaning as a basis for determining yield

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Record description and other relevant information for the stone

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Clean and orient gemstone to determine yields and shape

  1. Assess the stone and consult with appropriate persons to verify assessment
  2. Polish a face of the gemstone to check for any inclusions
  3. Determine best orientation for gemstone
  4. Establish the top and bottom of the stone
  5. Remove unwanted material and check for internal flaws using a powerful light source
  6. Cut stone to maximise value, taking yield and colour into consideration
Assess the stone and consult with appropriate persons to verify assessment

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Polish a face of the gemstone to check for any inclusions

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Determine best orientation for gemstone

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Establish the top and bottom of the stone

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Remove unwanted material and check for internal flaws using a powerful light source

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Cut stone to maximise value, taking yield and colour into consideration

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Process gemstone to pre-form state

  1. Grind stone to the desired shape
  2. Check stone for internal flaws and correct in accordance with job requirements
Grind stone to the desired shape

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Check stone for internal flaws and correct in accordance with job requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge