Assessor Resource
CUVOPA07B
Use opal carving tools
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit requires the application of knowledge and skills to produce individual pieces that comply with commercial standards and demonstrate the ability to capitalise on the potential of the stone. Carving requires access to carving equipment and consumables appropriate for use with opals. Carving skills may be used to capitalise on the potential of the piece of opal by using carving tools to correct faults or to produce individual carved pieces.
This unit encompasses the skills and knowledge required to carve opal including all the processes from the selection of the piece of opal to the completed polished carving.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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