Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
MEM50322
BIW6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required to apply design processes and technical production skills to the design and manufacture of custom-made jewellery and objects. It is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in jewellery enterprises. Skills gained from the qualification may be applied to specialist jewellery and object design briefs, including heritage jewellery, theatre and film commissions, exhibitions and churchware, as well one-off individual client briefs.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirement for achievement of the MEM50322 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design is the achievement of competence in twenty-six (26) units of competency made up of:- completion of all six (6) core units of competency listed below and
- selection of twenty (20) elective units of competency as follows:
- a minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group A electives listed below and
- a minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group B electives listed below and
- a minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group C electives listed below and
- a maximum of three (3) units from Group D electives listed below
- a maximum of four (4) elective units, suitable for occupational outcomes in a jewellery and object design environment which do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available in a Diploma or Certificate IV qualification.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite units count towards the total number of units. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk on training.gov.au (TGA) (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG97 | CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEW81 | MEM19023 | Apply drawing and rendering techniques to jewellery or object design | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEX48 | MEM19026 | Investigate quality and application of jewellery materials | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODF83 | CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Specialist Jewellery and Object Creative and Design
A minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEW78 | MEM19025 | Create and present designs for jewellery or other 3D objects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEV48 | MEM19029 | Produce a professional jewellery design or 3D object portfolio | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEV49 | MEM19027 | Produce life drawings for presenting jewellery or object designs | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OEW73 | MEM19031 | Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery or object design construction | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEX17 | MEM19030 | Research and recommend sustainable design improvements | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OEV50 | MEM19028 | Select materials and new technologies for jewellery or 3D object design applications | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEW79 | MEM19024 | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D jewellery or object models | 36 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Design Process and Drawing
A minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Jewellery and Object Production
A minimum of three (3) units of competency from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: General Elective Units
A maximum of three (3) units of competency from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D645 | MEM50311 | Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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