MEM19063 — Use a faceting machine

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What an assessment for MEM19063 must cover

30 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 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
1.3Identify job requirements from specifications

2 Prepare to use faceting machine

2.1Set up faceting machines to manufacturer’s specifications identifying machine components and laps
2.2Complete manufacturer’s maintenance checklist
2.3Investigate index wheels for quill and identify main and critical angles for gemstones
2.4Select piece of gemstone suitable for faceting according to a chosen design pattern
2.5Pre-form using faceting machine or diamond wheels to establish rough shape of the gemstone
2.6Dop stone, using the appropriate adhesive for gemstone material

3 Grind and polish pavilion

3.1Place dopped stone in quill and cut pavilion to a centre point
3.2Grind girdle to according to pattern instructions
3.3Grind main, girdle break and cutlet facets following pattern instructions
3.4Pre-polish and polish all pavilion facets including girdle
3.5Transfer stone to suitable dop
3.6Remove crown dop and place new dop and stone in faceting quill

4 Grind, pre-polish and polish crown

4.1Place girdle facet on lap at a 90-degree angle, main index setting
4.2Grind girdle break, main and table facets to meet job requirements
4.3Pre-polish and polish all facets and crown facets
4.4Remove stone from dop and clean with appropriate chemical agents

Performance evidence

following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and complying with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
setting up faceting equipment and completing required maintenance checklist on at least two occasions
selecting gemstone pieces suitable for faceting
using faceting equipment to produce and polish a faceted gemstone that meets industry standards on at least two occasions.

Knowledge evidence

materials, equipment, tools, machinery and consumables used for the gemstone faceting and polishing process
maintenance requirements for faceting machines
characteristics of gemstone pieces that make them suitable for faceting
techniques and processes used for faceting gemstones
sources of materials and supplies for gemstone production cutting and polishing
industry standards for gemstone faceting
safety issues associated with the use of gemstone faceting and polishing: - materials - machinery - equipment - tools - consumables.

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Questions about assessing MEM19063

What does an assessment tool for MEM19063 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM19063 needs to address all 30 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 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 MEM19063?

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