Elements and Performance Criteria

Principles of environmental conservation
Principles of environmental conservation may include:
sustainable materials sourcing practices
reducing energy consumption
re-using materials or components
recycling components
compliance with local, national and international legislation
promoting safety in production, use, maintenance and disposal
minimising pollution
carbon neutral production and off-sets
protection of ecosystems
Principles of sustainable design
Principles of sustainable design may include:
life cycle assessment
life cycle energy analysis
recycling products
re-using products or components
utilising renewable resources
minimising damage to ecosystems
reducing loss of biodiversity
substitution of new more efficient technologies
reducing pollution
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
Criteria
Criteria may relate to:
research data
ethical design practices
team discussions
negotiation of priorities
weighting of criteria
flow chart
Efficient use of resources
Efficient use of resources may include:
minimising waste
using renewable resources
minimising use of non-renewable resources
reduction in total cost of production
re-use
recycle
redesign
margin of safety
factor of safety
Recommending materials and processes
Recommending materials and processes may involve:
material specifications
manufacturing processes
production costs
quality control
design specification
written notes with rationale or description
health and safety considerations
Defining the main benefits
Defining the main benefits may include:
diagrams
ranking benefits
document empirical evidence
drawings or sketches (manual or computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting
electronic presentations
illustrations
layouts
mock-ups
models
plans
verbal presentations
written notes with rationale or description

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct research into issues of sustainability for jewellery and object design and analyse findings to inform work decisions.
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
apply sustainable design principles and practices
comply with the design brief requirements
create and utilise appropriate criteria
undertake relevant research and document findings and application of sustainability principles.
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.