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Fabricate platinum jewellery items

Fabricate platinum jewellery items

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19054
State Code
OEV90
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
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design and create platinum jewellery objects applying appropriate jewellery techniques and includes assessing the application of the design brief in the final outcome.This unit applies to individuals designing jewellery in a small or large-scale production context. They use and adapt both creative and technical skills and knowledge to produce work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 Determine client requirements for the fabrication of platinum jewellery
2. Design and develop a concept from a design brief
  • 2.1 Identify and evaluate relevant research information, references and resources to the design process
  • 2.2 Record concept development through drawings, notations and design options
  • 2.3 Prepare production plans for selected design solution and refine design in response to production considerations
  • 2.4 Determine and obtain resources and equipment to undertake the task
3. Join platinum items using fusing techniques
  • 3.1 Determine appropriate jewellery techniques and equipment through testing and experimentation
  • 3.2 Identify properties, visual and working characteristics, and safety considerations of platinum and determine suitability for application
  • 3.3 Select and apply fusing techniques and processes to commence production of a platinum item
4. Apply soldering techniques
  • 4.1 Determine the soldering sequence that is required for production
  • 4.2 Select and apply the appropriate solders to produce the platinum item
5. Construct and finish platinum items
  • 5.1 Select and apply suitable jewellery techniques in constructing the item
  • 5.2 Apply emery operations and surface finishing techniques which are specific to platinum items
  • 5.3 Identify and address production problems or inconsistencies based on knowledge of process and materials
  • 5.4 Apply appropriate control measures to hazardous substances according to environmental requirements
6. Evaluate object for meeting the design brief
  • 6.1 Test objects for function against the design brief
  • 6.2 Re-work, repair or recycle non-compliant objects in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Evaluate and document design processes in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.4 Clean up and maintain production environment and equipment in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8095 MEM19054A Fabricate platinum jewellery items Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW8 MEM40322 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture Qualification