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Set gems in channel style settings

Set gems in channel style settings

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19045
State Code
OET89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
100307 - Jewellery Making
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare, seat and set gems into channel style settings. It applies to pre-manufactured jewellery items and includes application of both tapered and parallel channel setting techniques. This unit applies to individuals involved in jewellery manufacture in a small or large-scale production context. They use and adapt technical skills and knowledge to produce work that meets pre-determined design and production requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications
2. Prepare for gem setting
  • 2.1 Plan gem setting procedure and associated materials and equipment based on job requirements
  • 2.2 Obtain and prepare equipment for the task
  • 2.3 Handle gem in a manner which ensures damage is prevented
  • 2.4 Determine the characteristics and purpose of the channel in setting gem material from job requirements
3. Construct channel settings
  • 3.1 Secure the item to be set in a manner which prevents damage to the jewellery piece during the setting process
  • 3.2 Check the thickness, width and length of the channel construction in regard to the gem dimension to be set
  • 3.3 Prepare, lay out and cut the appropriate channel to suit the gem shape and number to be set
  • 3.4 Cut the bearing by hand or with a burr and seat the gem in accordance with industry standards
  • 3.5 Form the channel edge by hand or with an automatic hammer handpiece to secure the gem in the setting, including executing a bright cut on the inside edge of the channel
4. Finish work
  • 4.1 Remove any securing compound and clean the jewellery piece for inspection
  • 4.2 Ensure that jewellery piece meets quality standards
  • 4.3 Complete documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean up and maintain production environment and equipment in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8086 MEM19045A Set gems in channel style settings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW8 MEM40322 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture Qualification