Elements and Performance Criteria

Design features
Design features may include:
materials
dimensions
scale
special requirements
finish
texture
balance
contrast
composition
layers
Design parameters
Design parameters may include:
materials, stones and gems
colours
historical and cultural features
context
function
purpose
size and shape
cost
Specialist techniques
Specialist techniques may include:
anodising
patination
other surface treatments
enamelling
married metals
mokume gane
fusion
forging
stone setting
hollow forming
Creative processes
Creative processes may include:
drawing and illustration using manual or computer aided methods
application of specialist techniques
experimentation
manipulation
research
modelling
collaboration
brainstorming, lateral thinking, problem definition and problem solving
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
Design documents
Design documents may include:
sketches
illustrations
concept drawings
working drawings
technical/digital data
supporting information
Elements and principles of design
Elements and principles of design may include:
construction techniques
construction limitations of materials
drawing to scale for designs
form, function, line, balance colour, harmony, line definition (interpretive/actual), shape, mass, proportion, movement, texture, repetition, space, rhythm, contrast, composition and scale

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of creative processes to develop and refine design concepts and present a design solution which meets the parameters of a design brief.
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
analyse a design brief and determine key parameters
apply creative processes to develop and refine design concepts
apply knowledge of materials and production processes to jewellery and object design
prepare and present design concepts to appeal to the specific needs of the intended audience
evaluate success of design in meeting design brief.
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.