Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
MEM40311
D699
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/09/2013 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture are:- completion of all twelve (12) core units of competency, and
- completion of elective units as described below from Groups A and B, to bring the total value to at least 109 points.
Elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- completion of Group A electives to the value of at least 12 points
- completion of Group B electives to bring the total value of elective units to 109 points.
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 areapproved 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).
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5502 | MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5531 | MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5532 | MEM15002A | Apply quality systems | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W5552 | MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5451 | MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5449 | MEM12024A | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| W5492 | MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W5513 | MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5512 | MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5548 | MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Units must be chosen from Group A to the value of at least 12 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
3. Group B Elective Units
Units must be chosen from Group B to bring the total value of elective units to 109 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIW8 | MEM40322 | Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships