Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEM19003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle gem materials
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MEM19003B - Handle gem materials |
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Description | This unit covers handling and examining gem materials during jewellery manufacture, repair or alteration to minimise the risk of damage to gem materials (including diamonds). | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to handling of gem materials to minimise risk of damage, through familiarity and understanding of the physical and chemical properties of natural, composite, synthetic, imitation and treated gem materials that may affect handling requirements. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the principles of gemology, gemstone and diamond nomenclature, gemstone processing enhancement and repair, and appreciation of gemstone qualities. This unit applies to an individual working autonomously in a jewellery manufacturing environment and guided by strict rules of procedure. Equipment would include 10x loupe, tweezers and thermal probes. The range of gem materials would include all natural, synthetic, treated, composite and imitation gem materials that may reasonably be expected to be encountered in the workplace. Note: Tthe competencies covered by this unit do not include the requirement to perform accurate and positive gemstone identifications.Band: AUnit Weight: 6 | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Path 1MEM19003B Handle gem materials | ||
Competency Field | Jewellery and horological |
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 equipment for gemstone examination |
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Element: Perform gemstone examinations |
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Element: Handle gem materials |
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Element: Investigate and report examination results |
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