Modification History
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CUVOPA406A |
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 identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop.
Application of the Unit
People who set up their own opal-cutting workshop apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
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. Assess workshop requirements |
1.1 Decide what the workshop is to be used for and how many people will be working there 1.2 Determine the consumables, fixtures and fittings needed for an opal-cutting workshop 1.3 Identify essential and desirable machinery needed for a cutting and polishing workshop 1.4 Assess the OHS issues for an opal-cutting and polishing workshop and determine control measures required 1.5 Determine the environmental protection requirements and plan compliance 1.6 Assess the specifications for the building needed for an opal-cutting workshop, including size, electrical fittings , and water and drainage requirements |
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2. Identify suppliers of machinery and consumables and establish set-up cost |
2.1 Identify manufacturers and suppliers/agents for new and second-hand lapidary equipment 2.2 Compare prices and advantages and disadvantages of new and second-hand equipment, and the costs in obtaining machinery and equipment 2.3 List suppliers of consumables and compare prices 2.4 Obtain estimates of the cost of services required to set up the workshop |
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3. Investigate resources needed to set up the workshop |
3.1 Develop a draft budget and cash flow for the first year of operation 3.2 Use appropriate research techniques to investigate sources of finance and repayment schedules |
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4. Document the information |
4.1 Record the information gained 4.2 Organise the information so that it can be used as the basis for making a decision on whether to proceed with the option to set up an opal cutting and polishing business |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- source information from suppliers about costs and equipment requirements
- obtain estimates from service providers and financial institutions
- document and access information on opal-cutting equipment, manufacturers and the setting up of an opal-cutting workshop
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- obtain estimates
- develop draft budgets and cash flow
- investigate sources of finance
- planning and organising skills to record information and organise it in a way that can be used as a basis for decision making
- problem-solving skills to identify contingencies, such as OHS issues and rectify them
- numeracy skills to develop draft budgets, cash flow and price materials
- self-management skills to deliver information on time to appropriate persons for review and decision making
- basic research skills, including internet searching skills.
Required knowledge
- opal-cutting workshop requirements
- manufacturers and suppliers of opal-cutting equipment
- basic cost analysis, business principles and business planning.
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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Fixtures and fittings may include: |
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Machinery and equipment may include: |
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OHS issues may include: |
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Electrical fittings may include: |
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Water and drainage requirements may include: |
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Manufacturers and suppliers/agents may include: |
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Costs may include: |
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Services may include: |
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Sources of finance may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Opal cutting and polishing
