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.
OHS requirements
OHS requirements may include:
legislation
personal protective equipment
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operation procedures
awards provisions
Materials used in channel settings
Materials may include:
gemstones
natural stones
modified and synthetics gems
gold
silver
platinum
cast and handmade alloys
faceted and cabochon cut gems in either calibrated or freeform shapes
Gem setting tools and equipment
Gem setting tools and equipment may include:
gravers
grinders
micro-motors
polishing machines
sharpening stones
setters wax/cement
jewellers burrs/drills
10X loupe or head set
emery paper
flat and half pliers
needle files
pocket knife
oil
workbench
blocks or dowels covered with setters cement
bench mate setters clamp
engravers vice
bench vice
hand held setters clamp
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
Enterprise procedures
Enterprise procedures may include:
the use of tools and equipment
instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
reporting and communication
manufacturer specifications
operational procedures

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 prepare, seat and set gems into channel style settings.
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 and practices, including the use of risk control measures
produce a channel setting reflective of industry standard
use the safety equipment provided appropriately
demonstrate safe working operations at all times
applying techniques for handling gems safely and minimising stress during setting processes.
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.