Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Complex border designs

Complex border designs may include:
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Complex decorations
Complex decorations may include:
floral panels
geometric shapes
logos, crests and ciphers
Metal surfaces
Metal surfaces may include, but are not limited to:
gold
silver
platinum
alloys
Computer-based tools
Computer-based tools may include, but are not limited to:
computer-generated fonts
word processing applications
vector based and bitmap drawing applications
desktop publishing applications
printers
Elements and principles of design
Elements and principles of design may include:
line and direction
shape and size
texture, colour and value
harmony
contrast
dominance
repetition
gradation and radiation
unity
proportion
alternation
balance
OHS requirements
OHS requirements may include:
wearing personal protective equipment in the jewellery workshop
aprons
protective foot wear
eye protection while operating rotary equipment
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may relate to:
liquid waste
solid waste
gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, and dust
excessive energy and water use
excessive noise

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to engrave a variety of complex borders and decorations on a range of metal surfaces.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
implement OHS workplace procedures to safely and effectively use engraving equipment and processes
produce aesthetically pleasing decorative design work demonstrating application of the elements and principles of design
engrave with appropriate spacing and height of borders and decorative design work
represent appropriate fine line detail and shading
complete and present design and layout work that is clean, accurate and meets with client approval
produce work according to commercial standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.