This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to apply design processes and technical production skills to the design and manufacture of custom-made jewellery and objects.
Job roles/employment outcomes
This qualification targets those producing designs for jewellery which are likely to be for custom manufacture. It also includes skills required to produce designs according to the design brief. This person is likely to be employed in a production workshop or small business operation and working directly with clients to produce items as a designer/maker.
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in jewellery enterprises. Skills gained from this qualification may be applied to specialist jewellery and object design briefs, including heritage jewellery, theatre and film commissions, exhibitions and churchware, as well as one-off individual client briefs.
Subjects
The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM50311 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design are:
completion of all six (6) core units of competency
completion of twenty (20) elective units of competency, to bring the total number of units to twenty six (26).
Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2).
Elective units of competency must be selected as follows:
at least three (3) units of competency from Group A
at least three (3) units of competency from Group B
at least three (3) units of competency from Group C.
The eleven (11) remaining elective units can be selected as follows, to bring the total number of elective units to twenty (20):
Group A, B or C electives not previously selected
a maximum of three (3) units from Group D
up to four (4) appropriate elective units may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available in a Diploma or Certificate IV qualification.
Appropriate units are those that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a jewellery and object design environment.
Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM 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.
Units that have been achieved through completion of other qualifications will be credited towards the Diploma when they are also included in the unit lists for this qualification.
CORE UNITS
Complete all six (6) units of competency from this list:
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed MEM30605 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture, MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture (under development) or who can demonstrate equivalent vocational experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM60211 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, all work must comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Employability Skills
Diploma of Jewellery and object design
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the jewellery and object design 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
Interpret and implement relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies
Complete design documentation in a range of formats, including drawings, specifications and plans
Use communication technologies efficiently
Interpret and document design brief and specifications
Discuss and explore problems with items and designs
Discuss design requirements with clients and others in the design or production team
Maintain accurate and legible records
Establish effective working relationships with colleagues
Present design ideas
Complete computer aided and manual drawings
Interact and network with industry participants
Interpret information on production techniques and materials
Teamwork
Work independently and as a team member
Demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
Support others in the design process
Undertake appropriate and effective communication with others in the design process
Provide and obtain feedback on processes, outcomes and specifications to support and improve team outcomes
Participate in sustainability improvements
Problem solving
Identify risks and implement risk control measures for machinery, equipment and processes
Identify and address problems and faults
Check performance of machinery and equipment and perform minor maintenance as required
Assess and evaluate skill requirements of self and others to perform tasks
Deal with and promptly resolve issues
Use problem-solving techniques to determine design requirements and production specifications
Apply knowledge of materials and processes to solve design problems
Assess quality of materials before using in items
Test designs and production specifications
Identify and report potential environmental hazards
Initiative and enterprise
Test procedures and design concepts to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives
Provide leadership in design and production processes
Collect and analyse information to guide design and business practices
Identify non-conformances to standards and initiate appropriate action
Identify and implement effective ways to achieve design and production outcomes
Rectify problems promptly and appropriately
Monitor and adjust activities in response to operational variations
Identify and address existing and potential risks
Provide leadership in continuous improvement practices
Assess and apply sustainable practices to work
Planning and organising
Monitor quality outcomes
Determine production requirements and plans for designs
Plan processes to achieve desired outcomes within agreed timeframes
Ensure workstation and equipment are set up so that work requirements are met
Manage design processes
Produce design samples
Develop and implement contingency plans when responding to incidents and problems
Identify and monitor resource use in own work
Self-management
Maintain own work efficiency
Ensure the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times
Manage work load priorities
Monitor own work against workplace, industry and quality standards
Adjust processes or techniques as required according to variations in requirements
Conduct work in a manner which minimises waste
Implement and apply OHS practices in the workplace
Check accuracy of own documented information
Learning
Experiment with design ideas and review outcomes
Seek feedback on ideas and work outcomes
Assess own skill requirements and seek further development if required
Develop or adjust processes based on previous experience
Technology
Use appropriate tools, machines and equipment safely, efficiently and effectively
Use information and communication technologies
Perform minor maintenance on equipment
Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
Use computer-aided design (CAD) technology in the development of designs
