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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Handle gem materials
  2. Determine job requirements
  3. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  4. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  5. Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
  6. Observe the physical properties, techniques and results of gem materials
  7. Identify requirements for protection and storage of gem materials
  8. Handle gem materials to minimise risk of damage
  9. Record and compare general observations

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Gem materials include one (1) or more of the following:

natural (including diamonds)

composite

synthetic

imitation

treated

Tools and equipmentinclude one (1) or more of the following:

tweezers and 10x loupe

ultrasonic cleaner

measuring gauges

Techniques and results include one (1) or more of the following:

prior enhancing treatments

imperfections

weaknesses

Reference material includes one (1) or more of the following:

charts

lists

graphs

diagrams

other control material