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CUV20311 - Certificate II in Opal Cutting and Polishing (Release 1)

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DeletedDeleted from CUV11 Visual Arts, Crafts and Design Training Package14/Jan/2016
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUV20303 - Certificate II in Opal Cutting and PolishingThis qualification replaces CUV20303 Certificate II in Opal Cutting and Polishing. Minor updates only11/Oct/2011

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Units of competency

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CUVOPA204A - Cut and polish solid opalsCut and polish solid opalsDeletedN/A
CUVOPA201A - Identify and assess opalIdentify and assess opalDeletedN/A
CUVOPA408A - Undertake routine operational maintenance of machineryUndertake routine operational maintenance of machineryDeletedN/A
CUVOPA206A - Cut and polish opal doublets and tripletsCut and polish opal doublets and tripletsDeletedN/A
BSBSUS201A - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesSupersededN/A
BSBITU201A - Produce simple word processed documentsProduce simple word processed documentsSupersededN/A
BSBITU102A - Develop keyboard skillsDevelop keyboard skillsSupersededN/A
BSBSMB201A - Identify suitability for micro businessIdentify suitability for micro businessSupersededN/A
CUVOPA205A - Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and tripletsComplete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and tripletsDeletedN/A
BSBDES202A - Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry contextEvaluate the nature of design in a specific industry contextSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 399411 Jeweller 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4983-13 Gem Cutter And Polisher 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1003 Visual Arts And Crafts 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Visual Arts and Craft 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Assistant Opal Cutter and Polisher 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 399411 Jeweller 12/Apr/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4983-13 Gem Cutter And Polisher 12/Apr/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 1003 Visual Arts And Crafts 12/Apr/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 12/Oct/2011 
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CUV20311

This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0

Description

This qualification reflects entry-level skills in cutting and polishing opals. It is aimed at a young person entering the industry sector or the miner wanting hands-on skills in opal cutting and polishing. The qualification provides a pathway, which can subsequently be built on to achieve a range of high level outcomes in the industry.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

People may enter this qualification with little or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification.

Pathways from the qualification 

This qualification prepares people for entry-level roles in the opal industry.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the visual arts, craft and design industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

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
  • 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

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 9 

6 core units  plus 

3 elective units 

The elective units consist of:

  • 1 unit from the elective list below
  • of the remaining 2 units:
  • up to 2 may be from the list of elective units below
  • up to 2 may be from Certificate II in any currently endorsed Training Package
  • 1 may be from a Certificate I or III in any currently endorsed Training Package
  • 1 may be from an accredited course at Certificate I, II or III.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units 

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

CUECOR02C Work with others

CUVOPA201A Identify and assess opal

CUVOPA202A Handle and store rough and cut opal

CUVOPA203A Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opals

CUVOPA204A Cut and polish solid opals

Elective units 

Design 

BSBDES201A Follow a design process

BSBDES202A Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context

Financial administration 

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

Information technology 

BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer

BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents

BSBITU203A Communicate electronically

Micro business 

BSBSMB201A Identify suitability for micro business

Opal cutting and polishing 

CUVOPA205A Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets

CUVOPA206A Cut and polish opal doublets and triplets

CUVOPA405A Obtain opal

CUVOPA408A Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery

Sales 

SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

Sustainability 

BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Selecting electives for different outcomes 

The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.

Assistant in an opal cutting and polishing workshop 

Core units plus:

  • CUVOPA405A Obtain opal
  • CUVOPA408A Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery
  • SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services
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