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Fabricate jewellery items

Fabricate jewellery items

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19017
State Code
OAU14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
100307 - Jewellery Making
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use fabrication techniques to construct jewellery components, single and multiple-piece items.Where electroplating skills are required to be used unit MEM08003 Perform electroplating operations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
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 appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for fabrication
  • 2.1 Assess item design characteristics, dimensions, construction, composition and finish to select appropriate preparation and fabrication techniques
  • 2.2 Prioritise and plan work to meet designated timeframes and specific fabrication requirements
  • 2.3 Select and obtain components, materials and consumables in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.4 Prepare metals to required quality and dimensions
  • 2.5 Select tools and equipment appropriate to job requirements and check for operational effectiveness
3 Fabricate and finish jewellery item
  • 3.1 Perform fabrication activities using safe operating practices in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.2 Check item to ensure construction conforms to required specifications, quality, procedures
  • 3.3 Conduct surface finishing to required specifications
  • 3.4 Conduct embellishing and polishing to required specifications
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Package and present finished item and store according to SOPs
  • 4.2 Complete and process documentation
  • 4.3 Collect and reclaim excess materials, clean work area, tools and equipment and store in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5643 MEM19017B Fabricate jewellery items Unit of competency