MEM19026 — Investigate quality and application of jewellery materials

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What an assessment for MEM19026 must cover

28 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Research jewellery materials

1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.2Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
1.3Identify materials typically used in jewellery construction and their uses
1.4Identify and access credible sources of information about jewellery materials
1.5Identify specialist expertise available to confirm uses and quality of materials

2 Select materials for jewellery construction

2.1Select material options based on research
2.2Use basic testing to assess quality and purity of materials
2.3Determine costing implications of using different materials
2.4Select final materials according to design, work and quality requirements

3 Apply safe work practices in handling materials

3.1Conduct risk assessments for materials and processes to be used in construction
3.2Identify characteristics of chemicals and hazardous materials used in construction and ensure workplace safety procedures are applied
3.3Access, interpret and apply safety data sheets (SDS) and labelling information

Performance evidence

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
analysing and applying industry standards and information on material quality and grades
identifying on at least two occasions qualities, features, limitations and working characteristics of different metals, gemstones and materials used in jewellery object construction
selecting materials to meet the needs of work outcomes on at least two occasions
measuring and handling gemstones
conducting tests to assess purity of metal
conducting research and accessing information from information sources and specialist expertise

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
information sources and specialist expertise available to confirm uses and quality of materials
nomenclature used in describing and identifying jewellery materials
source or origin of materials and processes involved in extraction or development, and known environmental impacts
recovery and recycling opportunities for materials used in jewellery
risk factors in using materials for various jewellery applications
metals used in jewellery: - industry standards for purity of precious metals and the marking system used to identify grade of quality - qualities, features, limitations and working characteristics - tests used to assess purity - process of making metal alloys, melting points of various metals and alloys and impact of mix on final properties
gemstones: - industry standards for quality - qualities, features, limitations and working characteristics - range of facet cuts used on gems and their applications - costing implications of using various gemstones - techniques used to enhance lower quality gemstones - requirements for handling and cleaning gemstones
uses and characteristics of less common materials used in jewellery

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Questions about assessing MEM19026

What does an assessment tool for MEM19026 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM19026 needs to address all 28 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM19026?

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