Assessor Resource
CUVOPA03B
Complete precutting processes for solid opals
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires the application of research skills to determine market preferences for buying of cut and polished opal so that decisions can be made on how to cut the opal to gain the best yield and show of colour. It also covers the ability to carry out all the precutting planning, cleaning and preforming of the gemstone while working safely with materials and equipment. Advanced processes needed for pre-cutting black and boulder opals is covered by CUVOPA13B Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals
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 skills and knowledge required to determine market needs as a basis for decision-making, to plan the stones to be cut and complete the precutting processes. It includes documenting and recording all aspects of the procurement and cutting process.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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