Modification History
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CUVOPA202A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle and store rough and cut opal in a manner that minimises damage and loss.
Application of the Unit
This unit requires the application of analytical and manual skills needed in handling rough and cut opal, documenting all details of the opal and putting in place appropriate procedures to control stock and prevent accidental loss, theft or damage to the gems. It may be applied in a range of environments from cutting and polishing to retailing, wholesaling, selling on the internet or mining.
Where appropriate the outcomes of this unit could be contextualised to apply to other gemstones.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Work with opal |
1.1 Document source, origin and types of rough opal 1.2 Identify appropriate storage conditions and locations for various types and classes of opal 1.3 Identify ways in which damage might occur to rough and cut opal and take preventative measures 1.4 Grade opals if required 1.5 Weigh and bag opals and store appropriately |
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2. Use processes that minimise loss and theft |
2.1 Identify areas of risk and evaluate process employed for handling and processing gems 2.2 Determine strategies for minimising risk and safeguarding opals 2.3 Implement risk minimisation strategy 2.4 Document all facts about the opals and all procedures thoroughly |
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3. Control stock |
3.1 Identify an appropriate stock control system 3.2 Follow stock control procedures to monitor and manage stock 3.3 Maintain records of stock |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to document key information
- critical thinking and analytical skills to assess areas of risk
- literacy skills to document operational information
- planning and organising skills to organise storage and stock control
- problem-solving skills to monitor situations and adjust actions accordingly
- numeracy skills to use stock control systems and make basic calculations
- technical skills to use appropriate handling and storage.
Required knowledge
- origin of the types and forms of opal
- types of cutting styles
- procedures for handling and storing opal
- areas of risk of theft.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
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Types of rough opal may include: |
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Appropriate storage conditions and locations may include: |
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Ways in which damage might occur may include: |
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Preventative measures may include: |
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Areas of risk may include: |
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Strategies for minimising risk and safeguarding opal may include: |
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Stock control system may be: |
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Stock may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Opal cutting and polishing
