Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM19014B Perform hand engraving

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for performing basic hand engraving using hand tool applications. Work includes block and script lettering and carving techniques on mostly flat surfaces to achieve patterns in relief or intaglio.

Where the work being performed requires the item to have shaping/drilling/contour modification using power tools unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

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

Band : A 

Unit Weight : 4 

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Jewellery and horological

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM19014B Perform hand engraving

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM19014B Perform hand engraving

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

• following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
• identifying the engraving sequence and selecting the gravers, scorpers and other applicable tools required to meet specifications
• measuring and marking out using datum lines or points for engraving and positioning and holding item without damage
• completing work according to work specifications
• maintaining the engravers by machining and sharpening graver shape and cutting angles in accordance with SOPs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• engraving terminology
• sources of task-related information
• securing methods and limitations
• different gravers and scorpers and their applications
• techniques for producing and maintaining cutting edges
• equipment and techniques used for maintaining gravers
• hand engraving techniques for letters and basic pictures and carvings.

Assessment Conditions

• Assessors must:

• have vocational competency in performing hand engraving at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
• satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacementand comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacementor equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

• Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
• Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications
• Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2