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Create silversmithing objects

Create silversmithing objects

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19033A
State Code
S7585
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/09/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/08/2014
Field of Education
100307 - Jewellery Making
Original Release Date
29/08/2014
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to design and create objects applying a range of silversmithing techniques. It includes assessing the application of the design brief in the final outcome.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Design and develop a concept from a design brief
  • 1.1 Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the work and for the work area
  • 1.2 Determine requirements from the design brief, research and discussions with appropriate personnel, if required
  • 1.3 Evaluate relevant research information, references and resources to the design process are evaluated
  • 1.4 Record concept development through a range of drawings, notations and design options
  • 1.5 Prepare production plans for selected design solutions and refine design, as appropriate
  • 1.6 Produce a model or maquette of the selected design
  • 1.7 Determine and obtain resources and equipment to undertake the task
2 Produce objects using silversmithing techniques
  • 2.1 Implement OHS requirements for carrying out the work
  • 2.2 Determine appropriate silversmithing techniques and equipment through testing and experimenting, if required
  • 2.3 Select and apply silversmithing techniques and processes to produce objects
  • 2.4 Apply relevant surface finishing techniques to objects
  • 2.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others, if required
  • 2.6 Make decisions on dealing with unexpected situations based on discussions with appropriate personnel
3 Evaluate object for meeting the design brief
  • 3.1 Implement OHS requirements for finishing the work
  • 3.2 Test object for function against the design brief, if required
  • 3.3 Evaluate and document design processes
  • 3.4 Clean up and maintain production environment
  • 3.5 Apply appropriate control measures to hazardous substances according to environmental requirements
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
client
Silversmithing
Silversmithing may include:
maquette production
sinking
crimping
raising
spinning
planishing
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, fumes, 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
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply silversmithing techniques to the design and creation of 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
relevant research
plans for production solutions
production of tests and experiments, where appropriate
production of 3D objects to specification.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEV42 MEM19033 Create silversmithing objects Unit of competency