Elements and Performance Criteria

Objectives for design process
Objectives for design process may include:
exhibition
sale
presentation or display
creative expression
commercial production
custom production
demonstrate ability or for portfolio
develop design skills
innovate new design concepts
marketing or promotion
Parameters for design process
Parameters for design process may include:
availability of materials and equipment
budget
timelines
required criteria
design brief
Market conditions
Market conditions may include:
fashion trends
price and availability of materials and other resources
disposable income of target market
purchasing preferences
Sustainability considerations
Sustainability considerations may include:
impact on environment (e.g. generation of waste and by-products resulting from production or end use, and use of precious or rare materials)
impact on greater society (e.g. health risks to those obtaining materials or providing resources, and community values with regard to design features)
impact on economy (e.g. contribution to financial wellbeing of community)
Future directions for jewellery and object designs
Future directions for jewellery and object design may include:
new uses and applications
new materials
new technologies and equipment
new markets or market conditions
changes to pricing, distribution or other marketing variables
Elements and principles of design
Design elements include:
colour
direction
form
light
line
mass
point
shape
size
space
texture
time
tone
value
Design principles include:
balance
contrast
dominance
emphasis
harmony
movement
pattern
proportion
rhythm
unity
Creative design tools and techniques
Creative design tools and techniques may include use of:
colour wheels
collage
materials board
mind mapping
drawings (hand drawings and electronic)
pictures, photographs and images
discussions with others
models
exhibitions
examination of jewellery and objects
Design tests
Design tests may include, but are not limited to:
market feedback
testing strength of components and whole piece
development and testing of prototypes or models
colour fastness
testing of fixing mechanisms, glues and finishes
protection of precious components
transportability
Design documentation
Design documentation may include:
drawings and illustrations
photographs
specifications
production plan
OHS considerations
OHS considerations may include:
legislation
protective equipment
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operation procedures
award provisions

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to experiment with a range of materials and processes to develop and select a design concept.
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
apply skill and knowledge in materials and construction processes to experiment with and develop design concepts
test and assess the viability of design concepts
use and produce design documentation.
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.