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Hand carve engraving work

Hand carve engraving work

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19050
State Code
OEX07
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 engrave or carve in relief onto a variety of jewellery or object surfaces to meet design specifications. It includes seal carving and relief carving.This unit applies to individuals involved in jewellery manufacture in a small or large-scale production context. They use and adapt technical skills and knowledge to produce work that meets pre-determined design and production requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit 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 Interpret specifications or design to determine carving requirements
  • 1.5 Determine requirements for drawing modification or resizing in order to fit metal surface
2. Transfer and mark out design
  • 2.1 Confirm surface will respond to carving technique based on metal properties
  • 2.2 Apply techniques to reduce or enlarge the design to a given size
  • 2.3 Transfer drawing detail onto metal surface
  • 2.4 Mark out carving layouts and patterns using predetermined reference or datum points
3. Apply carving techniques
  • 3.1 Select and use tools, equipment, materials and consumables appropriate to job requirements in accordance with manufacturer specifications and SOPs
  • 3.2 Determine need for specialist carving tools and design and produce tools to complete work
  • 3.3 Perform carving in accordance with design specifications
  • 3.4 Perform work in a manner that minimises waste and complies with environmental requirements
4. Finish work
  • 4.1 Ensure work meets client requirements and quality standards
  • 4.2 Clean item and prepare for presentation to client
  • 4.3 Complete documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean up and maintain production environment and equipment in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8091 MEM19050A Hand carve engraving work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW8 MEM40322 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture Qualification