Modification History
Release 5 - Imported elective units replaced by current versions.
Release 4 - Elective unit MEM22006A replaced by MEM22015A in Group C.
Release 3 - Elective unit MEM30001A replaced by MEM30031A
Release 2 - CUV unit codes corrected in Group D
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to apply design processes and technical production skills to the design and manufacture of custom-made jewellery and objects.
Job roles/employment outcomes
This qualification targets those producing designs for jewellery which are likely to be for custom manufacture. It also includes skills required to produce designs according to the design brief. This person is likely to be employed in a production workshop or small business operation and working directly with clients to produce items as a designer/maker.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in jewellery enterprises. Skills gained from this qualification may be applied to specialist jewellery and object design briefs, including heritage jewellery, theatre and film commissions, exhibitions and churchware, as well as one-off individual client briefs.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed MEM30605 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture, MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture (under development) or who can demonstrate equivalent vocational experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM60211 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, all work must comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Diploma of Jewellery and object design The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the jewellery and object design 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 MEM50311 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design are:
- completion of all six (6) core units of competency
- completion of twenty (20) elective units of competency, to bring the total number of units to twenty six (26) .
Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed (refer to units for details).
Elective units of competency must be selected as follows:
- at least three (3) units of competency from Group A
- at least three (3) units of competency from Group B
- at least three (3) units of competency from Group C.
The eleven (11) remaining elective units can be selected as follows, to bring the total number of elective units to twenty (20) :
- Group A, B or C electives not previously selected
- a maximum of three (3) units from Group D
- up to four (4) appropriate elective units may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available in a Diploma or Certificate IV qualification.
Appropriate units are those that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a jewellery and object design environment.
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 NSSC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Units that have been achieved through completion of other qualifications will be credited towards the Diploma when they are also included in the unit lists for this qualification.
CORE UNITS
- Complete all six (6) units of competency from this list:
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
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MEM19023A |
Apply drawing and rendering techniques to jewellery or object design |
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MEM19026A |
Investigate quality and application of jewellery materials |
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CUVPRP501A |
Realise a body of creative work |
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CUVRES502A |
Analyse cultural history and theory |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A: Specialist jewellery and object creative and design units
- Select a minimum of three (3) units of competency from this list:
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MEM19024A |
Use CAD to create and display 3D jewellery and object models |
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MEM19025A |
Create and present designs for jewellery and other 3D objects |
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MEM19027A |
Produce life drawings for presenting jewellery and object designs |
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MEM19028A |
Select materials and new technologies for jewellery and 3D object design applications |
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MEM19029A |
Produce a professional jewellery design and 3D object portfolio |
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MEM19030A |
Research and design sustainable objects |
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MEM19031A |
Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery and object design construction |
Group B: Design process and drawing units
- Select a minimum of three (3) units of competency from this list:
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
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BSBCRT501A |
Originate and develop concepts |
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BSBDES402A |
Interpret and respond to a design brief |
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BSBDES502A |
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
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CUVACD504A |
Research and apply light and colour |
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CUVACD506A |
Refine 2-D design ideas and processes |
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CUVACD507A |
Refine 3-D design ideas and processes |
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CUVDRA501A |
Refine drawing techniques |
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CUVDRA502A |
Investigate drawing materials and processes |
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CUVPRP503A |
Present a body of own creative work |
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LMFFDT4012A |
Produce ideation drawings |
Group C: Jewellery and object production units
- Select a minimum of three (3) units from this list:
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MEM05006C |
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
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MEM06007B |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
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MEM08010B |
Manually finish/polish materials |
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MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
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MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
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MEM13004B |
Work safely with molten metals/glass |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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MEM18003C |
Use tools for precision work |
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MEM19001B |
Perform jewellery metal casting |
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MEM19012B |
Produce jewellery wax model |
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MEM19013B |
Produce jewellery metal masters |
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MEM19032A |
Design and implement mechanisms in jewellery items |
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MEM19033A |
Create silversmithing objects |
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MEM19034A |
Apply chain manufacture process |
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MEM19035A |
Plan and apply casting techniques for jewellery and object designs |
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MEM19036A |
Use specialised techniques to produce jewellery and objects |
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MEM19037A |
Plan and implement chenier fabrication process |
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MEM22015A |
Source and estimate engineering materials requirements |
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CUVACD304A |
Make scale models |
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CUVDES403A |
Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects |
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CUVJWL401A |
Experiment with techniques to produce jewellery |
Group D: General electives
- Select a maximum of three (3) units of competency from this list:
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Digital context and imaging |
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MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
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MEM19042A |
Render images using computer graphics software |
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CUVACD512A |
Work with photomedia in art and design practice |
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CUVDIG401A |
Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images |
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CUVDIG501A |
Refine digital art techniques |
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CUVGRD301A |
Prepare files for publication |
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CUVPHI302A |
Capture photographic images |
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CUVPHI403A |
Apply photo imaging lighting techniques |
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Communication |
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MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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BSBCMM401A |
Make a presentation |
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BSBCRT401A |
Articulate, present and debate ideas |
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BSBCRT402A |
Collaborate in a creative process |
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CUVPRP405A |
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
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Professional practice and management/industry context |
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BSBIPR501A |
Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business |
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BSBIPR401A |
Use and respect copyright |
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BSBPMG522A |
Undertake project work |
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BSBSMB403A |
Market the small business |
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BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
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BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
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CUFIND201A |
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
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CUFRES401A |
Conduct research |
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CUVPRP403A |
Select and organise finished work for storage |
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CUVPRP502A |
Prepare for sustainable professional practice |
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MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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SIRXSLS201 |
Sell products and services |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.