Qualification details

Communication 

• Passing on key safety information to colleagues.
• Sharing information with others.
• Discussing opal buying preferences with colleagues and others in the industry.

Teamwork 

• Checking safety procedures with other team members.
• Working collaboratively with other team members.
• Acknowledging the strengths of other team members.

Problem Solving 

• Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person.
• Identifying possible conflicts with team members and suggesting ways of dealing with them.
• Identifying whether a sample is genuine natural opal or a simulated opal.
• Identifying and rectifying equipment faults that do not require specialist attention.

Initiative and Enterprise 

• Determining where to cut stones to maximise value and artistic effect.

Planning and Organising 

• Identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk.
• Organising work tasks to ensure safety.
• Maintaining stock control and other workplace records.
• Surveying market requirements to determine opal cutting strategies.
• Weighing opals to determine yield.
• Planning and executing the process of cutting and polishing opals.
• Planning and performing routine maintenance of equipment.

Self-management 

• Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS.
• Maintaining personal safety standards.
• Taking responsibility within scope of job role.
• Managing own time to meet deadlines.

Learning 

• Seeking assistance and advice from others to improve one's own skills and knowledge.
• Seeking assistance and expert advice from equipment manufacturers.

Technology 

• Using security systems.
• Using cameras and scanning equipment.
• Using electronic stock control systems.
• Using the internet for research.
• Using equipment and tools to cut and polish opals.

Core Units 

Complete 6 units 

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

CUECOR02B Work with others

CUVOPA01B Identify and describe opal

CUVOPA02B Handle and store rough and cut opal

CUVOPA03B Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opal

CUVOPA04B Cut and polish an opal solid

Elective Units 

Complete 3 units 

CUVOPA05B Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets

CUVOPA06B Cut and polish an opal doublet/triplet

CUVOPA11B Obtain opal

CUVOPA14B Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

FNSICGEN305A Maintain daily financial/business records

WRRS01B Sell products and services

WRWSL201A Sell products and services to business customers

Of the three elective units , one may come from any endorsed Training Package at the Certificate II /III level .

The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate II. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.