Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Materials
Materials may include:
gold, silver and platinum
precious or semi-precious stones
coral, shells, leather, copper and copper alloys, enamel, glass, ceramic, feathers, insect cases, bone and ivory, hair and paper
Repair or restoration work
Repair or restoration work may relate to:
wear and tear
chipped stones or enamel
broken or weak clasps or componentry
scratched surfaces
tarnished or dirty metals
encrusting of components with foreign objects
deterioration
light damage
stains
Repair and restoration techniques
Repair and restoration techniques may include:
retipping
reshank
restoration
new collets
chain repairs
fastening mechanism repairs
replacement or reconstruction of componentry
refinishing
cleaning
OHS requirements
OHS requirements may include:
wearing personal protective equipment in the jewellery workshop
aprons
protective foot wear
eye protection while operating rotary equipment
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may relate to:
liquid waste
solid waste
gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, and dust
excessive energy and water use
excessive noise

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to repair and restore a range of antique jewellery items in a manner which is consistent with the style and era of the item.
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 to safely and effectively use jewellery repair and construction equipment and processes
determine the requirements for repair or restoration
source and apply information on antique jewellery
conduct a range of repair and restoration techniques to ensure quality standards and client requirements are met.
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.