MEM19048Develop and apply complex borders and decorations for hand engraving

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What an assessment for MEM19048 must cover

41 assessable components: 5 elements (14 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 18 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 Determine job requirements

  • 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4Determine client requirements for border designs and decorations

2 Develop designs to meet client requirements

  • 2.1Develop designs for borders and decorations to predetermined dimensions and client requirements
  • 2.2Use computer-based tools to explore and develop borders and decorative designs to predetermined dimensions and client requirements

3 Mark out border and decorative layouts on metal surface

  • 3.1Identify and use techniques to reduce or enlarge designs to predetermined dimensions according to client requirements
  • 3.2Mark out lettering or monogram and cipher layouts on metal surfaces to be engraved using predetermined reference and datum points

4 Perform hand engraving

  • 4.1Perform engraving of borders to meet specifications
  • 4.2Perform engraving of decorative layouts to meet specifications
  • 4.3Perform work in a manner that minimises waste and complies with environmental requirements

5 Finish work

  • 5.1Check engraving against quality and client requirements, and rectify any deficiencies
  • 5.2Clean item and prepare for presentation to client
  • 5.3Clean up and maintain production environment and equipment in accordance with SOPs

Performance evidence

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • determining customer requirements including those related to repair or restoration
  • identifying the engraving sequence and using computer-based tools
  • drawing decorative borders and other design work to required dimensions using datum lines and points representing appropriate fine line detail and shading
  • laying out and transferring designs onto metal surfaces
  • producing decorative design work, demonstrating application of the elements and principles of design on at least two occasions
  • selecting and using tools and engraving with appropriate spacing and height of borders and decorative design work
  • completing and presenting design and layout work that is clean, accurate and meets with client approval and commercial standards on at least two occasions
  • machining and sharpening graver shape and cutting angles and maintain points, cutting edges and polished faces in accordance with procedures on at least two occasions

Knowledge evidence

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • engraving terminology
  • decorative drawing styles for engraving
  • border and decorative design types
  • methods used to determine customer requirements
  • sources of task-related information
  • historic and cultural sources for complex borders and decorative design styles
  • design research techniques
  • computer-based engraving aids
  • elements and principles of design as applied to border and surface decoration design
  • characteristics and responses of metals for engraving purposes
  • securing methods and limitations
  • different gravers, scorpers and other tools and their applications
  • techniques for producing and maintaining cutting edges
  • equipment used for maintaining gravers and tool maintenance
  • required industry standards
  • hand engraving techniques
  • environmental considerations when engraving

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Questions about assessing MEM19048

What does an assessment tool for MEM19048 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM19048 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 14 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 18 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 MEM19048?

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