Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUVOPA01B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and describe opal
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
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Unit of Competency | CUVOPA01B - Identify and describe opal |
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Description | This unit encompasses the skills and knowledge to identify opal from various sources, describe the type of opal and apply the principles of valuation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit requires the application of knowledge and skills to identify and apply valuing principles to different types of opal based on sound understanding of how opal is formed, where it is found and the characteristics of the gemstones. The work is done in line with industry practice and may be applied in a range of environments from cutting and polishing to retailing, wholesaling, selling on the Internet or mining.Where appropriate the outcomes of this unit could be contextualised to apply to other gemstones. Examples of aspects of the unit that may need to be adjusted would include:the specific properties of each gemstonesindustry and market requirementsunderpinning knowledge Range Statement. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | This unit may be assessed on its own or it may be assessed with other units that cover related skills and knowledge.Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the Elements of competency for the unit, or a cluster of units of competency. | ||
Competency Field | Opal cutting and polishing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Develop knowledge of opal geology. |
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Element: Apply the principles of grading and quality assessment to opal. |
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Element: base and background colours | ||||||||
Element: the predominant colours and patterns | ||||||||
Element: other factors that influence an opal's value. |
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Element: Distinguish natural opal from man-made varieties. |
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Element: Identify and describe the different types of opal using correct opal nomenclature and terminology. |
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