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 and/or 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 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 project-related 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.

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 non-precious metals and/or 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 metals/materials

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

Objectives for design process

Objectives for design process may include:

exhibition

sale

presentation or display

creative expression

commercial production

custom production

demonstrate ability or for portfolio

develop design skills

innovate new design concepts

marketing or promotion

Parameters for design process

Parameters for design process may include:

availability of materials and equipment

budget

timelines

required criteria

design brief

Market conditions

Market conditions may include:

fashion trends

price and availability of materials and other resources

disposable income of target market

purchasing preferences

Sustainability considerations

Sustainability considerations may include:

impact on environment (e.g. generation of waste and by-products resulting from production or end use, and use of precious or rare materials)

impact on greater society (e.g. health risks to those obtaining materials or providing resources, and community values with regard to design features)

impact on economy (e.g. contribution to financial wellbeing of community)

Future directions for jewellery and object designs

Future directions for jewellery and object design may include:

new uses and applications

new materials

new technologies and equipment

new markets or market conditions

changes to pricing, distribution or other marketing variables

Elements and principles of design

Design elements include:

colour

direction

form

light

line

mass

point

shape

size

space

texture

time

tone

value

Design principles include:

balance

contrast

dominance

emphasis

harmony

movement

pattern

proportion

rhythm

unity

Creative design tools and techniques

Creative design tools and techniques may include use of:

colour wheels

collage

materials board

mind mapping

drawings (hand drawings and electronic)

pictures, photographs and images

discussions with others

models

exhibitions

examination of jewellery and objects

Design tests

Design tests may include, but are not limited to:

market feedback

testing strength of components and whole piece

development and testing of prototypes or models

colour fastness

testing of fixing mechanisms, glues and finishes

protection of precious components

transportability

Design documentation

Design documentation may include:

drawings and illustrations

photographs

specifications

production plan

OHS considerations

OHS considerations may include:

legislation

protective equipment

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operation procedures

award provisions