Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM19018B Repair jewellery items
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to establish and complete repair requirements for a range of jewellery items.
Where an estimate or quotation for repair is required to be produced unit MSTGN3003 Estimate and cost job should also be selected.
Where setting of jewellery is required unit MEM19007 Perform gemstone setting should also be selected.
If replacement components need to be manufactured for the repair, then appropriate units should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band :
This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation Band A unit and Specialisation Band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V).
Unit Weight : 6
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM05006 |
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13003 |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
MEM18002 |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
MEM19001 |
Perform jewellery metal casting |
MEM19003 |
Handle gem materials |
MEM19016 |
Construct jewellery components |
MEM19017 |
Fabricate jewellery items |
Competency Field
Jewellery and horological
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Assess item condition |
2.1 |
Identify item characteristics, construction and composition |
2.2 |
Assess condition of item and the nature and extent of damage in accordance with SOPs |
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2.3 |
Obtain assessment information and advice as required |
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3 |
Establish repair requirements and materials |
3.1 |
Establish repair requirements, options and recommended actions in accordance with SOPs and factors impacting on feasibility of repair |
3.2 |
Convey recommended repairs and options to client and confirm required repair work |
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3.3 |
Select appropriate repair techniques in accordance with item construction and condition |
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3.4 |
Obtain or manufacture replacement components in accordance with SOPs |
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4 |
Carry out repairs |
4.1 |
Select and prepare tools, equipment, materials and consumables for job requirements |
4.2 |
Identify and address unforeseen effects of the repair work and minimise evidence of the repair |
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4.3 |
Ensure repaired item conforms to original specifications and identified customer requirements |
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5 |
Finalise repair |
5.1 |
Package or present finished item and store safely |
5.2 |
Complete documentation of repair work |
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5.3 |
Collect unused and excess materials and store |
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5.4 |
Clean work area, tools and equipment and store in accordance with SOPs |
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
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Factors impacting on feasibility of repair include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Repair techniques include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Unforeseen effects include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Materials include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Consumables include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM19018B Repair jewellery items
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2