MEM40311 - Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
This qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing jewellery tradespersons or apprentices in a jewellery-related trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off the job learning strategies. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition processes.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture specifies the competencies required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson – Level II in jewellery-related disciplines, Jeweller Tradesperson Special Class, or related classification depending on the Award or Agreement.
The job role involves application of additional skills in the jewellery trade including, gem setting, engraving or jewellery manufacturing skills. Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in jewellery manufacturing and retail and wholesale jewellery enterprises.
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised jewellery manufacturing trade and related skills within jewellery-related enterprises.
Subjects
The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture are:
completion of all twelve (12) core units of competency listed below, and
completion of elective units as described below from Groups A and B, to bring the total value to at least 109 points.
Elective units are to be chosen as follows:
completion of Group A electives to the value of at least 12 points
completion of Group B electives to bring the total value of elective units to 109 points.
Appropriate elective units to the value of 22 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate IV. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM05 Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.
Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2).
Core units of competency
Complete all twelve (12) units of competency from this list.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit for relevant units of competency should be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed MEM30605 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture, other relevant qualifications or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include design orientated training in the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Jewellery and Object Design or management qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Employability Skills
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacturing
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the jewellery industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry representatives and clients
Interpret industry standards, regulations and policies
Undertake client discussion to determine work requirements and job specifications
Consult with supply chain personnel to determine resource supply capabilities
Calculate job costs
Negotiate with client to establish costing and job timeframes
Sketch designs
Accurately record and interpret detailed work specifications
Complete detailed and accurate documentation and maintain records
Teamwork
Establish and maintain cooperative and consultative relationships with clients or colleagues
Work with others in the supply chain
Provide information and feedback to others to maintain production quality
Participate in sustainability improvements
Problem-solving
Examine risks and implement and maintain risk control measures for materials and equipment
Identify and report environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided
Determine and implement corrective measures for production problems and faults
Undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment
Determine work requirements and modifications
Assess quality of materials before using in work items
Produce cost-effective specifications in line with client expectations
Determine specific construction techniques to be used
Respond effectively to supply chain issues related to supply of resources
Investigate environmental performance and identify potential areas for improvement
Initiative and enterprise
Develop continuous improvement of processes
Determine necessary adjustment to production techniques in line with specifications
Anticipate and address design and production issues
Investigate and apply new tools and strategies to improve resource use
Planning and organising
Undertake effective planning of own work to achieve desired outcomes within agreed timeframes
Undertake ordering of resources and materials to ensure work flows are met
Monitor quality processes and analyse outcomes
Determine and implement contingency plans to respond to incidents and problems
Monitor and maintain equipment condition and performance
Self-management
Manage own work plans and priorities
Manage client and industry relationships and contracts
Manage data flows and record keeping
Maintain housekeeping of workplace
Monitor and maintain own work against quality standards
Apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment
Monitor use of resources
Learning
Assess own skill requirements and seek further development, if required
Develop or adjust own processes based on prior experience
Maintain currency of learning with regards to trends, jewellery design features and production techniques
Experiment with production techniques
Technology
Monitor and maintain machine operation
Use machinery and equipment effectively, efficiently and safely