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

K29: Different shaping and forming techniques that may be utilised. Back to Duty

K30: Different tools and equipment that may be used for the task. Back to Duty

K31: Process and purpose of annealing metal when shaping and forming materials. Back to Duty

K32: Removal of oxides, etc. from the item during processing. Back to Duty

K33: Different processes used to join items. Back to Duty

K34: How the different properties of metals impact on the method used to join them. Back to Duty

K35: How to support and hold work during the joining process. Back to Duty

K36: Different finishes that can be applied to silverware. Back to Duty

K37: How surfaces should be prepared prior to polishing and finishing. Back to Duty

K38: The use of plating and patination Back to Duty

K39: How different finishes can be achieved. Back to Duty

K40: The principle of part polishing when assembling an item. Back to Duty

K41: The importance of cleaning the item prior to and after polishing. 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

S23: Demonstrate the processes required to shape a piece of silverware from a given design, including the tools and equipment that would be required. Back to Duty

S24: Demonstrate annealing process to shape and form metals. Back to Duty

S25: Maintain an effective working environment. Back to Duty

S26: Demonstrate the use of suitable joining techniques in the successful completion of the task. Back to Duty

S27: Demonstrate an understanding of different types of solder and related fluxes. Back to Duty

S28: Demonstrate an understanding around the use of jigs, binding wire, “stiches” and other fixtures used when soldering. Back to Duty

S29: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of safety pickle and oxide prevention techniques and materials Back to Duty

S30: Use abrasives, papers, powders and blocks to prepare items for polishing and finishing. Back to Duty

S31: Demonstrate a range of polishing and finishing techniques Back to Duty

S32: Use lathe, and/or other suitable equipment to polish work to the required standard. Back to Duty

S33: Post-process work to a commercial standard. 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