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Evidence Guide: MEM19001B - Perform jewellery metal casting

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MEM19001B - Perform jewellery metal casting

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

Prepare metals for casting

  1. Metals and alloys are selected in appropriate proportions.
  2. Metals and alloys are weighed out correctly and in correct wax-to-metal ratios.
  3. Relevant data is recorded.
Metals and alloys are selected in appropriate proportions.

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Metals and alloys are weighed out correctly and in correct wax-to-metal ratios.

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Relevant data is recorded.

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Conduct pre-casting operations

  1. Equipment is prepared according to standard operation procedures.
  2. Inert gas supply/delivery and vacuum systems are checked, if applicable.
  3. Preheating/glazing is carried out, if applicable.
  4. Temperature of invested flask is maintained.
Equipment is prepared according to standard operation procedures.

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Inert gas supply/delivery and vacuum systems are checked, if applicable.

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Preheating/glazing is carried out, if applicable.

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Temperature of invested flask is maintained.

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Melt jewellery metal

  1. Protective coating is applied to jewellery metal as appropriate.
  2. Jewellery metal is heated.
  3. Jewellery metal casting temperature is achieved.
Protective coating is applied to jewellery metal as appropriate.

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Jewellery metal is heated.

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Jewellery metal casting temperature is achieved.

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Cast metals

  1. Burn-out flask is positioned correctly.
  2. Molten metal is tapped.
  3. Allowance is made for adequate solidification time.
  4. Furnace is operated in accordance with work site procedures.
Burn-out flask is positioned correctly.

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Molten metal is tapped.

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Allowance is made for adequate solidification time.

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Furnace is operated in accordance with work site procedures.

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Perform post-casting operations

  1. Casting flask is removed and stored in a safe manner.
  2. Casting materials/consumables are cleaned/stored/disposed as appropriate.
Casting flask is removed and stored in a safe manner.

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Casting materials/consumables are cleaned/stored/disposed as appropriate.

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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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to cast jewellery items using investment, vacuum/centrifugal casting procedures. 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 jewellery metal casting 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

identifying metals and their alloys

weighing metals and their alloys

setting up, checking and operating equipment

maintaining furnace temperatures

heating metals and alloys

applying safe casting procedures

working within heating timeframe constraints

housekeeping

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

hazards related to casting

safety clothing/apparatus for casting

identification of precious metals and alloys

calculations for proportions/quantities of alloys

data recording procedures

consequences of poor work practices

equipment preparation and operating procedures

burn-out cycles and testing of heat register/control device

procedures for checking and maintaining inert gas supply/delivery seals and vacuum systems

melting points of various metals/alloys

furnace start-up and shut-down procedures

housekeeping and equipment cleaning procedures

safe work practices and procedures

properties of jewellery metals in relation to casting

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.

Metals and alloys

Gold, platinum, palladium, silver, copper, and their alloys

Equipment

Resistance/induction coils, and hand held torches fuelled by a variety of combinations of gas/propane/acetylene/air/oxygen

Protective coating

Protective coatings may include borax, fluxes and inert gases