Required knowledge includes

properties and features and typical applications of precious metals and alloys base and refractory metals

types of alternative materials

advantages and drawbacks of particular materials

properties and features and typical applications of alternative materials

manufacturing technologies and processes suitable to jewellery and D object production

advantages and drawbacks of different technologies and processes

Required skills include

identifying design requirements and design considerations

matching materials and technologies to design requirements and design considerations

comparing and evaluating various materials and technologies

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of drawing techniques to demonstrate features of jewellery or object construction and prepare drawing for presentation according to the audience needs

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

apply OHS workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures

identify benefits and limitations of materials and manufacturing processes in achieving outcomes in jewellery and object design applications

select materials for jewellery and D object applications

select manufacturing technologies and processes for jewellery and D object applications

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 andor 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 MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

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 projectrelated 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

Features and properties

Design considerations

Appropriate personnel

Metals

Alternative materials

Manufacturing technologies and processes

Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

Environmental requirements

Enterprise procedures