Required skills

Required skills include

selecting and preparing tools

identifying metals

identifying gem features

adjusting sharpening and maintaining tools

preparing metals

securing gems

calculating required material size

securing the jewellery item to be set without inflicting damage

marking out and drilling the layout for the gem to be grain set

selecting the appropriate depth at which to countersink and form a bearing reflective of the gem height

seating the gem material level and straight in the bearing

securing the gem by raising two or more grains over the gem

using gravers to remove excess metal from around the gem to highlight the reflective properties of the gem

choosing the correct size beading tool and form the grains into beads over the gem

bright cutting the edges of the setting area using gravers to finish the setting work in accordance with industry standards

applying techniques for handling gems safely and minimising stress during setting processes

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

setting terminology

gem features and handling procedures

maintenance of tools

setting techniques processes and procedures

working properties of gems

suitability of metal for carving and setting

essential characteristics of various styles of grain settings

various securing techniques for jewellery items to be set

spacing and layout techniques for pave setting

safe operation all workshop equipment used

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to produce a variety of pave thread and grain and single stone bead settings

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 to safely and effectively use grain setting equipment and processes

apply techniques for handling materials safely and minimising gem stress during setting processes

produce various styles of grain setting including pave thread and grain and single stone bead setting

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

OHS requirements

Gem materials

Grain setting tools and equipment

Environmental requirements