Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing
Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing
Qualification
National Code:
CUV40611
CUV40611
State Code:
D669
D669
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Original TGA Release Date
12/10/2011
Approved Date
06/11/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
580
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/10/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a competent and experienced opal cutter and polisher. The individual is able to advise others on the characteristics of cut and uncut opals, and work with the gemstones to produce high quality cut and polished opal products. The qualification also supports options for industry outcomes that see operators establishing small and micro businesses.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 1610 core units plus
6 elective units
The elective units consist of:
up to 6 from the list of elective units below
up to 6 from Certificate III or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
up to 2 from an accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
CUVOPA201A Identify and assess opal
CUVOPA202A Handle and store rough and cut opal
CUVOPA203A Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opals
CUVOPA204A Cut and polish solid opals
CUVOPA205A Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets
CUVOPA206A Cut and polish opal doublets and triplets
CUVOPA401A Use opal carving tools
CUVOPA405A Obtain opal
CUVOPA408A Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery
Elective units
Art, craft and design
CUVACD302A Produce computer-aided drawings
CUVACD303A Produce technical drawings
CUVACD401A Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUVACD502A Create observational drawings
Design
BSBDES301A Explore the use of colour
BSBDES302A Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
BSBDES304A Source and apply design industry knowledge
BSBDES305A Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
BSBDES401A Generate design solutions
BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief
BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice
E-business
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business
Information technology
BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions
Opal cutting and polishing
CUVOPA402A Production cut and polish opal
CUVOPA403A Use a faceting machine
CUVOPA404A Cut opal spheres and beads
CUVOPA406A Identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop
CUVOPA407A Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals
Small and micro business
BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal
BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business
BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business
BSBSMB307A Set up information and communications technology for the micro business
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances
BSBSMB403A Market the small business
BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
BSBSMB408B Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations
Visual communication
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
CUVJWL201A Develop jewellery-making skills
CUVJWL301A Produce jewellery
CUVPHI302A Capture photographic images
CUVPHI403A Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
MEM19007B* Perform gemstone setting
Workplace effectiveness
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace
BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirement.
Unit code and title
Prerequisite unit required
MEM19007B Perform gemstone setting
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003C Use tools for precision work (Prerequisites: MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements, MEM18001C Use hand tools and MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations)
MEM19003B Handle gem materials - equivalent to CUVOPA202A Handle and store rough and cut opal
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.
A person running a small cutting and polishing workshop
Core units plus:
BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business
CUVOPA406A Identify the requirements for establishing an opal-cutting workshop
CUVOPA407A Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals
CUVOPA408A Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery
A person doing some cutting and trading online
Core units plus:
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
CUVOPA407A Apply advanced pre-cutting processes to complex opals
CUVOPA408A Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery
SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7690 | CUVOPA205A | Complete pre-cutting processes for opal doublets and triplets | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S7688 | CUVOPA203A | Complete pre-cutting processes for solid opals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S7691 | CUVOPA206A | Cut and polish opal doublets and triplets | 70 | Unit of competency |
| S7689 | CUVOPA204A | Cut and polish solid opals | 70 | Unit of competency |
| S7687 | CUVOPA202A | Handle and store rough and cut opal | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S7686 | CUVOPA201A | Identify and assess opal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7696 | CUVOPA405A | Obtain opal | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S7699 | CUVOPA408A | Undertake routine operational maintenance of machinery | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S7692 | CUVOPA401A | Use opal carving tools | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C620 | CUV40603 | Certificate IV in Opal Cutting and Polishing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUV40603.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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