Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply creative and technical processes to develop jewellery or object designs for the mass market. It includes the development and testing of a prototype and evaluation of product viability.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to designers who are responsible for creating and manufacturing jewellery or object design prototypes.
The unit applies to the analysis of commercial market opportunities and development of a design and production brief leading to development of one-off, limited edition, series and mass produced jewellery or objects.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Define and evaluate mass market opportunities |
1.1 |
Define difference between one-off, limited edition, series and mass produced products and the benefits and opportunities for jewellery and object designs |
1.2 |
Identify commercial and design objectives of the client or workplace |
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1.3 |
Analyse commercial jewellery and object markets and current and emerging product trends and technologies |
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1.4 |
Conduct market research to inform development of design directions |
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2 |
Determine suitable jewellery or object manufacturing processes |
2.1 |
Identify in-house manufacturing capabilities available for producing designs and determine the strengths and weaknesses of this form of jewellery or object production |
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Identify external manufacturing resources and suppliers available for producing designs and determine their strengths and weaknesses |
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2.3 |
Estimate costing impacts of internal and external production suppliers on the overall design costs |
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3 |
Develop jewellery or object design concepts |
3.1 |
Apply information from market and production analysis to development of commercial product ideas |
3.2 |
Consult with appropriate personnel to analyse and refine ideas and develop a design brief |
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3.3 |
Test design brief with appropriate personnel and confirm specifications for product development |
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3.4 |
Develop jewellery or object design concepts and solutions in accordance with design brief and determine required manufacturing processes |
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4 |
Specify design production requirements |
4.1 |
Document design and production specifications |
4.2 |
Identify target audience, market position and objectives for jewellery or object |
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4.3 |
Prepare costing estimates |
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4.4 |
Develop and present product proposal to test viability and confirm design specifications |
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4.5 |
Develop work plan for design production |
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5 |
Prepare design prototype |
5.1 |
Plan for the production of jewellery or object design prototype |
5.2 |
Prepare materials and equipment for development |
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5.3 |
Produce jewellery or object design prototype in accordance with design specifications |
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5.4 |
Evaluate production and design results against design brief, costings, marketing objectives and specifications |
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5.5 |
Make adjustments to concept, specifications or production processes to improve result |
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5.6 |
Finalise design and production specifications |
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6 |
Document and present design solution |
6.1 |
Prepare documentation and drawings of design solution to clearly demonstrate jewellery or object features and specifications |
6.2 |
Present design solution prototype to relevant personnel and seek feedback |
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6.3 |
Evaluate design process and outcomes to determine success in meeting design objectives |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required knowledge includes:
Required skills include:
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Evidence Guide
Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of creative processes to develop and refine design concepts that meet commercial objectives. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
Manufacturing processes |
Manufacturing processes may include, but are not limited to:
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Appropriate personnel |
Appropriate personnel may include:
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Market research |
Market research may include:
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Design documents |
Design documents may include:
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Costings |
Costings may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Jewellery and horological
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.