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Evidence Guide: CUVOPA405A - Obtain opal

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CUVOPA405A - Obtain opal

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Investigate markets for opal products

  1. Review the market for cut and polished opals
  2. Identify the market segment for which the opal is to be obtained
Review the market for cut and polished opals

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Identify the market segment for which the opal is to be obtained

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Investigate sources of rough opal

  1. Identify sources of rough opal and method of obtaining rough opal
  2. Determine various sources of opal, and procedures and protocol to be followed
  3. Investigate the benefits of buying parcels of classed opal (whole or part) or buying single rough opal stones
Identify sources of rough opal and method of obtaining rough opal

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Determine various sources of opal, and procedures and protocol to be followed

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Investigate the benefits of buying parcels of classed opal (whole or part) or buying single rough opal stones

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Source opal

  1. Comply with accepted protocols and ethics when sourcing opal
  2. Use negotiation to solve problems and finalise interaction
Comply with accepted protocols and ethics when sourcing opal

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Use negotiation to solve problems and finalise interaction

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

identify sources and methods for obtaining opals, advantages and disadvantages of each, and the accepted procedures and protocols for obtaining rough opal

obtain rough opal.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

various samples of rough opal and suppliers of rough opal.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of processes and procedures

oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

contact sellers and bargain for rough opal

effectively negotiate to obtain opal

show respect when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds

work with people from diverse backgrounds

critical thinking and analytical skills to:

investigate sources and markets for rough opal

assess the value of a parcel or individual stone

initiative and enterprise skills to negotiate for opals and comply with accepted protocols and ethics

problem-solving skills to handle contingencies and finalise interaction

numeracy skills to negotiate price in obtaining opals.

Required knowledge

sources of opal

industry protocol and ethics

potential markets.

Range Statement

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.

Market for cut and polished opals may include:

boutique jewellers

craft stores or markets

gemstone dealers

hobby jewellers

internet auction sites

internet marketing

retail and wholesale jewellers

rock and gem shows

souvenir markets.

Sources of rough opal may include:

gem and rock clubs

internet

lapidary supply shops

mining operation

noodling

opal buyers

opal miners

opal-specific stores

retail rock shops

rock and gem shows

trading newspapers

trash and treasure meets

wholesale opal dealers.

Buying parcels of classed opal may include:

considering whether the whole parcel is of use and determining whether to on-sell a segment of the parcel

determining whether the price is appropriate

negotiating the price

paying extra for segment

splitting the parcel

understanding how the parcel price was established

verifying the origin, who has seen the parcel, that the opal has been classed and how long it has been for sale.

Protocol and ethics may include:

binding nature of handshake deals

complying with noodling requirements

ensuring agreement of all parties

keeping transactions between parties private

making appointments before visiting

not entering unattended claims or property

respecting privacy and property.