Required knowledge includes

range and uses of jewellery and object production techniques

calculations and measurements

reasons for selecting particular materials construction methods manufacturing and finishing techniques

creative design tools and processes

principles and elements of design

planning and process stages

working properties of precious and nonprecious metals andor other materials

fine detail manufacturing processes

workplace hazards and emergency procedures

various components of jewellery items

appropriate measuring devices and recording methods

Required skills include

developing designs

production skills in order to experiment with design concepts

selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing techniques

identifying alternative metalsmaterials

determining design specifications

applying creative processes

documenting design specifications

conducting research

assessing and testing design concepts

communicating design and construction information

working with others to develop designs

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to experiment with a range of materials and processes to develop and select a design concept

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 skill and knowledge in materials and construction processes to experiment with and develop design concepts

test and assess the viability of design concepts

use and produce design documentation

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 andor 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 MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

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 projectrelated 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

Objectives for design process

Parameters for design process

Market conditions

Sustainability considerations

Future directions for jewellery and object designs

Elements and principles of design

Creative design tools and techniques

Design tests

Design documentation

OHS considerations