Elements and Performance Criteria

Manufacturing processes
Manufacturing processes may include, but are not limited to:
centrifugal casting
spinning
engraving
electroplating
laser cutting
die forming
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
Market research
Market research may include:
analysis of target market characteristics
sample testing
discussions with retailers and suppliers
discussions with staff and management
review of media portrayals
review of jewellery or object shows
review of current pricing strategies and price points of products
Design documents
Design documents may include:
sketches
illustrations
concept drawings
working drawings
technical data
supporting information
specifications
production plans
Costings
Costings may include:
labour
overheads
materials
tooling
equipment
outsourcing

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of creative processes to develop and refine design concepts that meet commercial objectives.
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
analyse jewellery and object markets to identify commercial opportunities
develop a design brief and determine key parameters
apply creative processes to develop, refine and test design concepts
apply knowledge of materials and production processes to jewellery and object design
produce design prototypes
prepare and present design concepts to appeal to the specific needs of the intended audience
evaluate success of design in meeting design brief and commercial objectives.
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.