Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUVOPA07B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use opal carving tools
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUVOPA07B - Use opal carving tools |
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Description | This unit encompasses the skills and knowledge required to carve opal including all the processes from the selection of the piece of opal to the completed polished carving.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 produce individual pieces that comply with commercial standards and demonstrate the ability to capitalise on the potential of the stone. Carving requires access to carving equipment and consumables appropriate for use with opals. Carving skills may be used to capitalise on the potential of the piece of opal by using carving tools to correct faults or to produce individual carved pieces. | ||
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: Select the stone and clarify the required outcome. |
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Element: Select tools and equipment and materials. |
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Element: Carve opal. |
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Element: Polish the carving. |
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Element: Ensure that industry standards are satisfied. |
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