Knowledge

K1: Relevant H & S legislation related to their role and that of the wider workplace. Back to Duty

K2: The systems, processes and organisational procedures used to ensure compliance with H & S and other relevant legislation. Back to Duty

K3: The purpose and use of different hand tools and equipment. Back to Duty

K4: The maintenance of hand tools and equipment. Back to Duty

K5: How to purchase hand tools and equipment. Back to Duty

K6: The purpose and use of different powered plant and equipment. Back to Duty

K7: The maintenance of powered plant and equipment. Back to Duty

K8: How to purchase powered plant and equipment. Back to Duty

K9: How to read working drawings and specifications, including industry standard descriptions and symbols used to describe processes and finishes Back to Duty

K10: How to measure, interpret size and scale. Back to Duty

K11: How to communicate design requirements to colleagues and clients. Back to Duty

K12: The limitations of different design approaches. Back to Duty

K13: Where different materials used in manufacture are sourced from Back to Duty

K14: The organisational procedures to follow when obtaining materials Back to Duty

K15: The physical properties and limitations of different materials used and their relative financial value. Back to Duty

K16: Alternative materials that may be used/substituted. Back to Duty

K17: The importance of reducing waste and the methods used for managing it. Back to Duty

K18: The importance of working to tolerances against the original design/specification. Back to Duty

K19: The importance of self-reflection to assist with the development of skills. Back to Duty

K20: The industry specific terminology used to describe materials, processes and finishes Back to Duty

K21: The roles of differing team members within the organisation and an understanding of how their own work relies upon and impact on the work of others Back to Duty

K22: The different skill sets available within the organisation and those services that are outsourced to other individuals and organisations Back to Duty

K23: The organisational methods used to communicate with customers Back to Duty

K24: How customer requirements can be identified. Back to Duty

K25: How different techniques, processes and finishes can be communicated to customers. Back to Duty

K26: How work can be accurately priced. Back to Duty

K27: Where information regarding new and emerging techniques and materials can be sought. Back to Duty

K28: The organisational procedures which ensure the security of materials, work in progress, employees and the general public. Back to Duty

K98: How surfaces can be cleaned and prepared correctly Back to Duty

K99: The correct sequences for removing fire stain, preliminary abrasive polishing, pickling, barrelling, finishing, chemical stripping, bright polishing and finishing. Back to Duty

K100: The differing polishing materials that may be used. Back to Duty

K101: The appropriate hand or machine polishing processes to achieve required finishes. Back to Duty

K102: The properties associated with differing polishing materials. Back to Duty

K103: How to specify the use of specific compounds including abrasive, polishing, finishing and matting. Back to Duty

K104: How to specify the use of polishing tools and equipment including mops, felt bobs, brushes and composition wheels. Back to Duty

K105: How to specify the use of polishing equipment including hand and machine polishing. Back to Duty

K106: How tools should be prepared. Back to Duty

K107: The function of materials used in barrel polishing. Back to Duty

K108: How to appropriately use ultra sonic cleaner and chemicals. Back to Duty

K109: The use of different drying methods in the polishing processes. Back to Duty

K110: How plating equipment should be used. Back to Duty

K111: How to measure the micron thickness of the product used when plating. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Demonstrate the application of H & S, COSHH and other policies within the workplace. Back to Duty

S2: Demonstrate an understanding of workplace hazards and other areas of legislative non-compliance and how these can be addressed. Back to Duty

S3: Select and utilise tools and equipment to achieve the desired finish/outcome. Back to Duty

S4: Maintain the effectiveness of hand tools and rectify any defects should these arise. Back to Duty

S5: Purchase or order appropriate tools and equipment. Back to Duty

S6: Select and utilise the correct powered plant or equipment for the task to achieve the desired finish/outcome. Back to Duty

S7: Maintain the effectiveness of the powered plant and/or equipment; and rectify defects and damage. Back to Duty

S8: Translate designs into physical items from working drawings to a specification. Back to Duty

S9: Identify the material required to produce an item based upon a given specification. Back to Duty

S10: Communicate requirements of the design to colleagues using industry standard language. Back to Duty

S11: Select the correct quantity of material for the task as specified within the design and specification and in accordance with organisational procedures Back to Duty

S12: Identify alternative materials that could be substituted. Back to Duty

S13: Organise and implement the production process to minimise waste. Back to Duty

S14: Demonstrate a wider understanding of waste management within the workplace. Back to Duty

S15: Select and utilise tools to measure tolerances and accuracy throughout the production process. Back to Duty

S16: Implement actions to improve the finish/accuracy of the item. Back to Duty

S17: Communicate with colleagues and other individuals involved in the manufacturing process in a manner that is clear, indicates understanding of the desired outcome and which promotes teamwork. Back to Duty

S18: Communicate with the customer different options that may be possible to produce the item Back to Duty

S19: Translate customer requirements. Back to Duty

S20: Communicate the various techniques, processes and finishes related to the item(s) Back to Duty

S21: Follows procedures to promotes their own security and that of colleagues and the organisation. Back to Duty

S22: Takes action to recognise and mitigate risks Back to Duty

S84: Apply the appropriate pre-polishing processes Back to Duty

S85: Produce a commercially acceptable finish on completed work. Back to Duty

S86: Finish work using a range of equipment, compounds and chemicals. Back to Duty

S87: Polish and finish work made from a range of materials. Back to Duty

S88: Select the appropriate hand or machine polishing tools, equipment and machinery. Back to Duty

S89: Prepare and dress mops and bobs. Back to Duty

S90: Select and use appropriate polishing media. Back to Duty

S91: Prepare and use ultra sonic cleaner and solution. Back to Duty

S92: Prepare and use plating equipment. Back to Duty

S93: Apply drying methods within the polishing process. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Embrace and promote the values of the organisation Back to Duty

B2: Treat team, customers and other stakeholders with courtesy and respect Back to Duty

B3: Take ownership and responsibility for their role and working area, including other team members where appropriate Back to Duty

B4: Display loyalty, integrity and accountability to the organisation Back to Duty

B5: Commit to continuous development of self and team, including improvements to systems and processes Back to Duty