Modification History
Release 2 - Imported elective unit BSBSMB405A replaced by BSBSMB405B. No change in outcomes.
Release 1 - New qualification
Description
This qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing jewellery tradespersons or apprentices in a jewellery-related trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off the job learning strategies. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition processes. |
Job roles/employment outcomes |
The MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture specifies the competencies required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson – Level II in jewellery-related disciplines, Jeweller Tradesperson Special Class, or related classification depending on the Award or Agreement. The job role involves application of additional skills in the jewellery trade including, gem setting, engraving or jewellery manufacturing skills. Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in jewellery manufacturing and retail and wholesale jewellery enterprises. |
Application |
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised jewellery manufacturing trade and related skills within jewellery-related enterprises. |
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification |
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit for relevant units of competency should be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed MEM30605 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture, other relevant qualifications or achieved equivalent industry experience. |
Pathways from the qualification |
Further training pathways from this qualification include design orientated training in the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Jewellery and Object Design or management qualifications. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacturing The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the jewellery industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture are:
Elective units are to be chosen as follows:
Appropriate elective units to the value of 22 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate IV. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM05 Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package. Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2). |
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Core units of competency |
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Complete all twelve (12) units of competency from this list. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
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MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
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MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
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MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
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MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
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MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
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MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
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MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
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MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
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MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Elective units of competency |
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Group A - Advanced Jewellery Specialisation units |
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Select units from this list to the value of at least 12 points and up to a maximum of 109 points. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Points |
MEM19023A |
Apply drawing and rendering techniques to jewellery or object design |
4 |
MEM19024A |
Use CAD to create and display 3D jewellery and object models |
4 |
MEM19025A |
Create and present designs for jewellery and other 3D objects |
4 |
MEM19026A |
Investigate quality and application of jewellery materials |
2 |
MEM19028A |
Select materials and new technologies for jewellery and 3D object design applications |
2 |
MEM19031A |
Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery and object design construction |
2 |
MEM19033A |
Create silversmithing objects |
4 |
MEM19034A |
Apply chain manufacture process |
2 |
MEM19035A |
Plan and apply casting techniques for jewellery and object designs |
4 |
MEM19037A |
Plan and implement chenier fabrication process |
2 |
MEM19038A |
Apply traditional techniques to jewellery and 3D object production |
4 |
MEM19044A |
Repair and restore antique jewellery |
4 |
MEM19045A |
Set gems in channel style settings |
4 |
MEM19046A |
Apply grain setting techniques |
4 |
MEM19047A |
Set gems in claw and bezel style settings |
4 |
MEM19048A |
Develop and apply complex borders and decorations for hand engraving |
4 |
MEM19049A |
Develop and apply heraldic designs for hand engraving |
2 |
MEM19050A |
Hand carve engraving work |
4 |
MEM19051A |
Construct multiple stone settings* |
4 |
MEM19052A |
Produce complex objects using silversmithing techniques* |
4 |
MEM19053A |
Create complex findings and mechanisms for jewellery items* |
4 |
MEM19054A |
Fabricate platinum jewellery items |
4 |
Group B - Jewellery Manufacture stream units |
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Select units from this group to bring the total value of Group A and B units to 109 points, including any prerequisites. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Points |
MEM03001B |
Perform manual production assembly |
4 |
MEM03002B |
Perform precision assembly* |
4 |
MEM03003B |
Perform sheet and plate assembly* |
4 |
MEM03004B |
Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) |
8 |
MEM03006B |
Set assembly stations* |
2 |
MEM05006C |
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
2 |
MEM06007B |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
2 |
MEM07001B |
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment* |
2 |
MEM07005C |
Perform general machining |
8 |
MEM07024B |
Operate and monitor machine/process |
4 |
MEM07032B |
Use workshop machines for basic operations* |
2 |
MEM07040A |
Set multistage integrated processes* |
6 |
MEM08001B |
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work |
4 |
MEM08002C |
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating* |
4 |
MEM08003C |
Perform electroplating operations* |
6 |
MEM08010B |
Manually finish/polish materials* |
6 |
MEM08011B |
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means* |
2 |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
4 |
MEM13001B |
Perform emergency first aid |
1 |
MEM13002B |
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace |
3 |
MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
2 |
MEM13004B |
Work safely with molten metals/glass |
2 |
MEM13010A |
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment* |
4 |
MEM15003B |
Use improvement processes in team activities* |
4 |
MEM15004B |
Perform inspection |
2 |
MEM15015B |
Examine trading practices* |
5 |
MEM16002C |
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations |
4 |
MEM16004B |
Perform internal/external customer service |
2 |
MEM16005A |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
2 |
MEM16011A |
Communicate with individuals and small groups* |
2 |
MEM16013A |
Operate in a self-directed team* |
2 |
MEM17001B |
Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace |
2 |
MEM17002B |
Conduct workplace assessment |
2 |
MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
2 |
MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
2 |
MEM18003C |
Use tools for precision work* |
4 |
MEM18055B |
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components* |
3 |
MEM19001B |
Perform jewellery metal casting* |
6 |
MEM19002B |
Prepare jewellery illustrations* |
4 |
MEM19003B |
Handle gem materials |
2 |
MEM19004B |
Handle and examine gemstone materials* |
6 |
MEM19005B |
Produce three-dimensional precision items* |
8 |
MEM19006B |
Replace watch batteries* |
1 |
MEM19007B |
Perform gemstone setting* |
6 |
MEM19008B |
Prepare jewellery designs* |
6 |
MEM19009B |
Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process* |
1 |
MEM19010B |
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process |
2 |
MEM19011B |
Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process |
2 |
MEM19012B |
Produce jewellery wax model |
4 |
MEM19013B |
Produce jewellery metal masters* |
4 |
MEM19014B |
Perform hand engraving* |
4 |
MEM19015B |
Perform jewellery enamelling* |
4 |
MEM19016B |
Construct jewellery components* |
4 |
MEM19017B |
Fabricate jewellery items* |
6 |
MEM19018B |
Repair jewellery items* |
6 |
MEM19020B |
Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms* |
4 |
MEM19021B |
Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms* |
6 |
MEM19022B |
Perform precision micro-mechanism diagnosis and servicing |
6 |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
4 |
BSBSMB403A |
Market the small business |
4 |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage business operations |
4 |
BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
4 |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.