Assessor Resource
CUVOPA02B
Handle and store rough and cut opal
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit requires the application of analytical and manual skills needed in handling rough and cut opal, documenting all details of the opal and putting in place appropriate procedures to control stock and prevent accidental loss, theft or damage to the gems. It may be applied in a range of environments from cutting and polishing to retailing, wholesaling, selling on the Internet or mining.
Where appropriate the outcomes of this unit could be contextualised to apply to other gemstones. Examples of aspects of the unit that may need to be adjusted would include:
the specific properties of each gemstones
industry and market requirements
underpinning knowledge
Range Statement.
This unit covers handling and storage of rough and cut opal and procedures to minimise damage and loss.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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