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Create and manufacture jewellery or object design prototypes for the mass market

Create and manufacture jewellery or object design prototypes for the mass market

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19040
State Code
OEW34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
100307 - Jewellery Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to develop jewellery or object designs for the mass market. It includes analysis of commercial market opportunities, the development and testing of a prototype and evaluation of product viability as part of the overall design processThis unit applies to designers who use and integrate conceptual, creative and technical skills and knowledge to develop, adapt and implement design solutions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications
2. Define and evaluate mass market opportunities
  • 2.1 Identify commercial and design objectives of the client or workplace
  • 2.2 Analyse commercial jewellery or object markets and current and emerging product trends and technologies for impact on design directions
3. Determine suitable jewellery or object manufacturing processes
  • 3.1 Identify in-house manufacturing capabilities available for producing designs and determine the strengths and weaknesses of this form of jewellery or object production
  • 3.2 Identify external manufacturing resources and suppliers available for producing designs and determine their strengths and weaknesses
  • 3.3 Estimate costing impacts of internal and external production suppliers on the overall design costs
4. Develop jewellery or object design concepts
  • 4.1 Use information from market and production analysis to develop commercial product ideas
  • 4.2 Consult with appropriate personnel to analyse and refine ideas and develop a design brief
  • 4.3 Test design brief with appropriate personnel and confirm specifications for product development
  • 4.4 Develop jewellery or object design concepts and solutions in accordance with design brief and determine required manufacturing processes
5. Specify design production requirements
  • 5.1 Document design and production specifications
  • 5.2 Identify target audience, market position and objectives for jewellery or object
  • 5.3 Prepare costing estimates based on specifications
  • 5.4 Develop and present product proposal to test viability and confirm design specifications
  • 5.5 Develop work plan for design production that clearly outlines stages, resources and responsibilities
6. Prepare design prototype
  • 6.1 Plan for the production of jewellery or object design prototype
  • 6.2 Prepare materials and equipment for development based on prototype requirements
  • 6.3 Produce jewellery or object design prototype in accordance with design specifications
  • 6.4 Evaluate production and design results against design brief, costings, marketing objectives and specifications
  • 6.5 Make adjustments to concept, specifications or production processes to improve result
  • 6.6 Finalise design and production specifications based on testing
7. Document and present design solution
  • 7.1 Prepare documentation and drawings of design solution to clearly demonstrate jewellery or object features and specifications
  • 7.2 Present design solution prototype to relevant personnel and seek feedback
  • 7.3 Evaluate design process and outcomes to determine success in meeting design objectives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7592 MEM19040A Create and manufacture jewellery or object design prototypes for the mass market Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW4 MEM60222 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design Qualification