Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and implement chenier fabrication process
Plan and implement chenier fabrication process
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19037A
MEM19037A
State Code
S7589
S7589
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/08/2014
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
29/08/2014
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to fabricate chenier items and basic hinges.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
- 1.1 Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the tasks and for the work area
- 1.2 Establish resource requirements and specifications from source documentation and/or appropriate persons, as required
- 1.3 Establish, plan and organise stages, materials and tools/equipment for the fabrication process
- 1.4 Calculate required material
2 Draw chenier materials to size
- 2.1 Cut materials, establishing wall thickness and diameter, swage or form, if applicable, to required size
- 2.2 Anneal materials to relieve stress
- 2.3 Draw materials to specified tolerance using appropriate equipment
- 2.4 Carry out finishing processes, such as soldering, to specification
3 Produce items from cheniers
- 3.1 Follow OHS requirements for carrying out the work
- 3.2 Solder seams free from pin holes, inclusions and excess flooding
- 3.3 Ensure cheniers have a smooth, blemish-free surface
- 3.4 Conduct quality assurance during construction to maintain finish consistency and ensure items are produced to all specified dimensions
4 Fabricate hinges
- 4.1 Follow OHS requirements for carrying out the work
- 4.2 Produce knuckles and bearer wires or sheets
- 4.3 Ensure items are gapped to size and specification
- 4.4 Ensure knuckles are cut, filed and placed according to item requirement
- 4.5 Ensure solder is flushed and drawn under knuckles
- 4.6 Ensure pin fits comfortably through knuckles of adjoining sides
Appropriate personnel
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
client
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
Material
Material may include:
various thickness sheets
silver, gilding, nickel silverhard and medium solder
Equipment
Equipment may include:
jewellery bench
soldering torch and equipment
adjustable chair
pickle bath and heater
flexible drive and drill bits
swage blocks
hand tools
measuring and marking out equipment
abrasives
draw bench and various drawplates
polishing motor with extraction, mops, brushes and various polishing compounds
protective clothing and equipment
Finished/polished
Finished/polished may include:
finishing by files and emery
polishing on a polishing motor using appropriate mops and compounds
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
manager
trainer
mentor
teacher
team member
client
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
Material
Material may include:
various thickness sheets
silver, gilding, nickel silverhard and medium solder
Equipment
Equipment may include:
jewellery bench
soldering torch and equipment
adjustable chair
pickle bath and heater
flexible drive and drill bits
swage blocks
hand tools
measuring and marking out equipment
abrasives
draw bench and various drawplates
polishing motor with extraction, mops, brushes and various polishing compounds
protective clothing and equipment
Finished/polished
Finished/polished may include:
finishing by files and emery
polishing on a polishing motor using appropriate mops and compounds
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply techniques to fabricate chenier and basic hinge according to specification.
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
draw chenier materials to size
produce items using chenier
fabricate sample cheniers and hinges 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.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply techniques to fabricate chenier and basic hinge according to specification.
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
draw chenier materials to size
produce items using chenier
fabricate sample cheniers and hinges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEU36 | MEM19037 | Plan and implement chenier fabrication process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D699 | MEM40311 | Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture | Qualification |
| D645 | MEM50311 | Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design | Qualification |
| D646 | MEM60211 | Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design | Qualification |