Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUVOPA06B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut and polish an opal doublet/triplet
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUVOPA06B - Cut and polish an opal doublet/triplet |
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Description | This unit covers skills and knowledge required for the cutting and polishing of both opal doublets and triplets.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 | The unit covers the skills needed to make a finished doublet or triplet from preformed materials. The skills and knowledge covered by this unit are applied in a workshop environment and include all phases of the process, using various types of opal and trade accepted backing mediums and the safe use of the equipment. Jewellers setting requirements are adhered to and industry standards maintained. | ||
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 |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to cut an opal doublet. |
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Element: Cut and polish an opal doublet. |
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Element: Cut and polish an opal triplet (commercial top). |
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Element: Cut and polish an opal triplet (non commercial top). |
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Element: Follow OHS principles when operating opal cutting and polishing equipment. |
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