Required skills

Required skills include

reading interpreting and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

interpreting client requirements

identifying the engraving sequence

using drawing tools

selecting and using gravers scorpers and other applicable tools

controlling engraving tools

drawing decorative borders and other design work to required dimensions

using datum linespoints

skilfully laying out and transferring designs for lettering monograms and ciphers onto metal surfaces

machining and sharpening graver shape and cutting angles

handling and securing work pieces

maintaining pointscutting edgespolished faces

completing fine engraving work by hand

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

engraving terminology

sources of taskrelated information

historic and cultural sources for complex borders and decorative design styles

design research techniques

elements and principles of design as applied to border and surface decoration design

characteristics and responses of metals for engraving purposes

securing methods and limitations

different gravers scorpers and other tools and their applications

techniques for producing and maintaining cutting edges

equipment used for maintaining gravers

required industry standards

tool maintenance

basic hand engraving techniques

hazards and control measures including housekeeping

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

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 engrave a variety of complex borders and decorations on a range of metal surfaces

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 engraving equipment and processes

produce aesthetically pleasing decorative design work demonstrating application of the elements and principles of design

engrave with appropriate spacing and height of borders and decorative design work

represent appropriate fine line detail and shading

complete and present design and layout work that is clean accurate and meets with client approval

produce work according to commercial standards

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

Complex decorations

Metal surfaces

Computer-based tools

Elements and principles of design

OHS requirements

Environmental requirements