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Obtain rough and polished gemstones

Obtain rough and polished gemstones

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19065
State Code
OET71
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
9
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to obtain rough and polished gemstones according to appropriate standards and protocols. It is based on deleted unit CUVOPA405A Obtain opal.This unit applies to individuals who use knowledge of gemstone processing and broader business practices to determine options for purchasing gemstones.No licensing legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 1
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 Identify job requirements from specifications, client requirements, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.4 Investigate cut and polished gemstone markets
  • 1.5 Identify the market segment for which the gemstone is to be obtained
2. Investigate sources of rough gemstones
  • 2.1 Identify sources of rough gemstones
  • 2.2 Determine methods, procedures and protocols for obtaining rough gemstones
  • 2.3 Investigate the benefits of buying parcels of classed gemstones (whole or part) or buying single rough gemstones
3. Source gemstones
  • 3.1 Comply with accepted methods, procedures, protocols and ethics when sourcing gemstones
  • 3.2 Use negotiation techniques to solve problems and finalise interactions
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