Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Complex pieces
Complex pieces may include:
tea or coffee service
cutlery set
ecclesiastical pieces
decorative boxes
trophies
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
client
Silversmithing
Silversmithing may include:
maquette production
sinking
crimping
raising
planishing
spinning
forging
hinge making
fabricating
forming
Surface finishing techniques
Surface finishing techniques may include:
electroplating
planishing
patination
polishing
burnishing
heat treating
OHS requirements
OHS requirements may include:
legislation
protective equipment
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operation procedures
awards provisions
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may relate to:
liquid waste
solid waste
gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, and dust
excessive energy and water use
excessive noise
Enterprise procedures
Enterprise procedures may include:
the use of tools and equipment
instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
reporting and communication
manufacturer specifications
operational procedures

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 apply a range of silversmithing techniques to the design and creation of complex or multiple objects.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
implement OHS workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures
demonstrate the creation and production of silversmithing objects on more than one occasion and in different contexts. This includes:
development of a sketchbook of drawings and notations that record:
ideas and design options generated
concept development
maquette production
relevant research
plans for production solutions
production of tests and experiments, where appropriate
production of 3-D objects to specification, in particular, accuracy and consistency of multiple forms and/or critical functionality of complex items
production of complex or multiple objects which require a range of silversmithing techniques.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.