Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM19017B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fabricate jewellery items

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM19017B - Fabricate jewellery items
Description This unit covers constructing jewellery components, single and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the construction of jewellery components, single-piece and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques.It requires the ability to use jewellery tools and equipment and safe and efficient work practices to identify fabrication requirements, prepare materials/manufacture components for fabrication and fabricate and finish items.If electroplating skills are required, Unit MEM08003C (Perform electroplating operations) should also be selected.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Path 1MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver solderingMEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealingMEM12023A Perform engineering measurementsMEM18001C Use hand tools
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify fabrication requirements
  • Item design characteristics, dimensions, construction, composition and finish are established from predetermined specifications in accordance with organisational and client requirements.
  • Fabrication and finish specifications and required outcomes are confirmed and clarified as necessary with appropriate person(s) and in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques are established in accordance with item construction, verbal and written specifications, organisational requirements and personal abilities.
  • Fabrication and finishing activities are prioritised in accordance with designated timeframes, organisational and specific fabrication requirements.
       
Element: Prepare materials for fabrication
  • Components, materials and consumables are selected/obtained in accordance with organisational requirements and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
  • Metals are alloyed to specified quality, as required.
  • Metals are rolled/drawn down/cut to required dimensions.
  • Tools and equipment are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
  • Material preparation is conducted using safe operating practices and protective equipment, in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Fabricate jewellery item
  • Tools and equipment for fabrication are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
  • Applicable fabrication activities are performed using safe operating practices and protective equipment, and in accordance with OHS, organisational and industry accepted methods.
  • Item is checked to ensure construction conforms with required specifications, quality, organisational and applicable industry standards.
       
Element: Finish jewellery items
  • The appropriate surface finish is produced to required specifications in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Tools and equipment for embellishing and polishing are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures.
       
Element: Complete fabrication
  • Finished item is packaged/presented and stored safely in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Documentation is accurately completed and processed in accordance with organisational requirements and standards.
  • Notification of work completion is made to appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements.
  • Unused/excess materials are collected and stored/reclaimed in accordance with organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to fabricate jewellery items. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the fabrication of fine jewellery or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

interpreting design specifications and follow instructions (oral or written)

interpreting drawings

weighing and measuring

selecting appropriate tools and equipment

selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing techniques

applying appropriate fabrication and finishing procedures

applying safe working skills

identifying alternative metals

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

metals and materials for fabricating a range of jewellery items/designs

common jewellery design features, constructions and finishes

metal preparation and fabrication techniques to suit different design requirements

factors affecting the selection of preparation and fabrication methods

organisational requirements for fabrication activities

relevant materials and consumables for given jewellery fabrication jobs

properties and characteristics of applicable metals

ratios to create required grade/quality/composition of metals

melting temperatures and preparation methods for melting applicable metals

types of ingot moulds and their characteristics/applications

methods, applications, equipment types and operational requirements for rolling and drawing metals

process for annealing metals to prevent work hardening

procedures for checking serviceability of applicable tools and equipment

safe operating procedure for applicable tools and equipment

applicable fabrication techniques and processes

organisation of customer service, quality and work standards

accepted industry standards of quality

tools, techniques and materials for embellishing and polishing

organisation procedures for storage and packaging/presentation of finished items

security measures for protection of jewellery items

safe work practices and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate person(s)

Supervisor, client, colleague

Appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques

Cutting, folding, bending, curving, dapping, drawing, rolling, doming, annealing, melting, granulation

Primarily by brazing/silver soldering but may include other methods such as riveting

Finishing activities

Filing, emery finishing, high and satin polish, various embellishment finishes (sandblasting, brushed, burring, reticulation, burnishing etc.)

Components

Components, single-piece and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques, for example various clips, catches and pins

Materials

Precious and non-precious metals

Consumables

Solders and fluxes, drills and blades, polishing compounds, cleaning and finishing materials

Tools and equipment

All hand and power tools appropriate to fabrication of jewellery items and personal protective equipment

Documentation

Job packet, work instructions and procedures, parts and components reference material, materials and consumables used, time and record sheets

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Item design characteristics, dimensions, construction, composition and finish are established from predetermined specifications in accordance with organisational and client requirements. 
Fabrication and finish specifications and required outcomes are confirmed and clarified as necessary with appropriate person(s) and in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques are established in accordance with item construction, verbal and written specifications, organisational requirements and personal abilities. 
Fabrication and finishing activities are prioritised in accordance with designated timeframes, organisational and specific fabrication requirements. 
Components, materials and consumables are selected/obtained in accordance with organisational requirements and in consultation with appropriate person(s). 
Metals are alloyed to specified quality, as required. 
Metals are rolled/drawn down/cut to required dimensions. 
Tools and equipment are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures. 
Material preparation is conducted using safe operating practices and protective equipment, in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements. 
Tools and equipment for fabrication are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures. 
Applicable fabrication activities are performed using safe operating practices and protective equipment, and in accordance with OHS, organisational and industry accepted methods. 
Item is checked to ensure construction conforms with required specifications, quality, organisational and applicable industry standards. 
The appropriate surface finish is produced to required specifications in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Tools and equipment for embellishing and polishing are selected and used appropriate to job requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures. 
Finished item is packaged/presented and stored safely in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Documentation is accurately completed and processed in accordance with organisational requirements and standards. 
Notification of work completion is made to appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with OHS and organisational requirements. 
Unused/excess materials are collected and stored/reclaimed in accordance with organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM19017B - Fabricate jewellery items
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM19017B - Fabricate jewellery items

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