CUV40603 Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing

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CUV40603 Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing

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Employability Skills Summary

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for running a small cutting and polishing workshop. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Communication Passing on key safety information to colleagues. Sharing information with others. Discussing opal buying preferences with colleagues and others in the industry. Clarifying legal and regulatory requirements with manager. Negotiating the acquisition of rough opal supplies. Describing features of products to customers. Discussing requirements with customers.
Teamwork Checking safety procedures with other team members. Showing respect when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. Discussing possible strategies for cutting opal with colleagues and clients.
Problem Solving Identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person. Identifying possible conflicts with team members and suggesting ways of dealing with them. Identifying whether a sample is genuine natural opal or a simulated opal. Identifying and rectifying equipment faults that do not require specialist attention. Identifying and correcting faults in opals as items are made. Offering solutions to customer objections in a sales situation.
Initiative and Enterprise Determining where to cut stones to maximise value and artistic effect. Deciding on the most appropriate option for acquiring rough opal. Developing a strategic vision for the business. Maximising sales opportunities with customers.
Planning and Organising Identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk. Organising work tasks to ensure safety. Maintaining stock control and other workplace records. Surveying market requirements to determine opal cutting strategies. Weighing opals to determine yield. Planning and executing the process of cutting and polishing opals. Planning and performing routine maintenance of equipment. Developing and implementing procedures for acquiring rough opal. Developing budgets and managing financial operations. Investigating resources needed to set up an opal-cutting workshop.
Self-management Following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS. Maintaining personal safety standards. Taking responsibility within scope of job role. Managing own time to meet deadlines.
Learning Seeking assistance and advice from others to improve one's own skills and knowledge. Seeking assistance and expert advice from equipment manufacturers. Seeking expert legal advice. Providing mentoring and coaching on OHS to team members.
Technology Using security systems. Using cameras and scanning equipment. Using electronic stock control systems. Using the internet for research. Using equipment and tools to cut and polish opals.

Packaging Rules

To obtain a Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing, 16 units must be achieved:

Core units
Complete 10 units BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUVOPA01B Identify and describe opal CUVOPA02B Handle and store rough and cut opal CUVOPA03B Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opal CUVOPA04B Cut and polish an opal solid CUVOPA05B Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets CUVOPA06B Cut and polish an opal double/triplet CUVOPA07B Use opal carving tools CUVOPA11B Obtain opal CUVOPA14B Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
Elective Units
Complete 6 units BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances BSBWOR204A Use business technology CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge CUVOPA08B Production cut and polish opal CUVOPA09B Use a faceting machine CUVOPA10B Cut opal spheres and beads CUVOPA12B Identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop CUVOPA13B Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals CUVPHI04B Apply photoimaging lightning techniques CUVVSP26B Apply techniques to produce jewellery FNSICGEN305A Maintain daily financial/business records FNSICGEN402B Participate in negotiations MEM19.7AA Perform gemstone setting (*Pre requisite units) WRRS01B Sell products and services WRWSL201A Sell products and services to business customers Of the elective units two may come from any endorsed Training Package at the Certificate III/IV level. A list of recommended units is included below. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

* Pre-requisites for this unit are: MEM18.1AB Use hand tools: MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held operations: MEM18.3AB Use tools for precision work: MEM19.3AA Handle gem materials (basic) - equivalent to CUVOPA02B Handle and store rough and cut opal.

Notes on Certificate IV

The CUV40603 Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing is designed to provide the skills for competent operators in industry. The qualification will give an opportunity to develop skills in:

advising others on the characteristics of cut and uncut opals

working with the gemstones to produce high quality cut and polished opal products.

The qualification also gives the opportunity to select the skills needed for managing a small business in addition to the technical opal cutting and polishing skills.

The Certificate IV is a flexible qualification and choice of elective units can provide for a range of outcomes. Examples of appropriate units for particular jobs at this level are as follows:

A person running a small cutting and polishing workshop

BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes

BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances

BSBWOR204A	Use business technology

CUFIND201A	Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

CUVOPA01B	Identify and describe opal

CUVOPA02B	Handle and store rough and cut opal

CUVOPA03B	Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opal

CUVOPA04B	Cut and polish an opal solid

CUVOPA05B	Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets

CUVOPA06B	Cut and polish an opal double/triplet

CUVOPA07B	Use opal carving tools

CUVOPA12B	Identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop

CUVOPA13B	Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals

CUVOPA14B	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

WRRS01B	Sell products and services

A person doing some cutting and trading on line

BSBITU305A	Conduct online transactions

BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes

BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances

CUFDIG201A	Maintain interactive content

CUFIND201A	Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

CUVOPA01B	Identify and describe opal

CUVOPA02B	Handle and store rough and cut opal

CUVOPA03B	Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opal

CUVOPA04B	Cut and polish an opal solid

CUVOPA05B	Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets

CUVOPA06B	Cut and polish an opal double/triplet

CUVOPA07B	Use opal carving tools

CUVOPA12B	Identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop

CUVOPA14B	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery

FNSICGEN402B	Participate in negotiations

WRWSL201A	Sell products and services to business customers

Units from other Training Packages recommended for inclusion in Opal Training Programs as elective units

CUV03 - Visual Arts, Craft and Design
CUVCOR03B Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea CUVDES05B Interpret and respond to a brief CUVDSP13B Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects CUVPHI05B Use a 35 mm SLR camera or digital equivalent CUVVSP28B Research and experiment with techniques to produce jewellery
BSBO1 - Business Services
BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations
WRR02 - Retail
WRRM6A Create a display for small business WRRSS3B Recommend jewellery products
MEM98 - Metal and Engineering
MEM5.6AA Perform brazing and/or silver soldering MEM19.2AA Prepare jewellery illustrations (Pre-requisites - MEM9.1AA-Draw and interpret sketch)
TDT02 - Transport
TDTA997B Complete and check import/export documentation
ICA05 - Information and Communications Technology
ICPMM321A Capture a digital image