Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional

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

K42: The various moulding making materials used by the industry and their application. Back to Duty

K43: The limitations of different mould making materials, Back to Duty

K44: The mould making and cutting process related to each material. Back to Duty

K45: The types of wax pot that may be employed, both manual and automated. Back to Duty

K46: The working temperature and pressure of molten wax. Back to Duty

K47: The removal of wax patterns from moulds avoiding damage or deformation. Back to Duty

K48: The identification and prevention of defects that could affect the viability of the wax pattern. Back to Duty

K49: The tools required to build wax trees. Back to Duty

K50: The basic principles of metal flow, solidification and spruing. Back to Duty

K51: How wax patterns are assembled Back to Duty

K52: The stages of the investment process. Back to Duty

K53: The importance of the burnout cycle in the investment process Back to Duty

K54: The operation of the furnace Back to Duty

K55: The various casting processes and their appropriate application to different metals. Back to Duty

K56: The use and purpose of cloaking gases, over-pressure and vacuum when applied to casting processes. Back to Duty

K57: The temperature and casting cycles that should be applied. Back to Duty

K58: The processes needed to ensure that casts are fully formed Back to Duty

K59: Identifying common defects and how to rectify them. Back to Duty

K60: The purpose process for quenching. Back to Duty

K61: The post-processing of flasks including the removal of investment by jet washing. Back to Duty

K62: Techniques and tools required to remove the finished castings from the central sprue or tree. Back to Duty

K63: The different types of stone setting used in the industry. Back to Duty

K64: The tools and techniques required to successfully complete the task including those used for marking out, the use of burrs, drills and frazes. Back to Duty

K65: The different levels of hardness of different stone types and its impact on the type of setting used Back to Duty

K66: How to create bearers and grains using the appropriate tools including scorpers and gravers. Back to Duty

K67: The correct process for setting stones using pushers, burnishers, etc. Back to Duty

K68: The correct process for removing stones using the appropriate equipment. Back to Duty

K69: The process for finishing items once these are set. Back to Duty

K70: The use of burnishers to deburr items post-setting. Back to Duty

K71: How to measure dimensions accurately. Back to Duty

K72: How to transfer the design to the item and mark out. Back to Duty

K73: How to translate the design onto materials. Back to Duty

K74: How designs can be measured and marked out on materials and the different tools that can be used. Back to Duty

K75: The terminology used within working drawings in stone mounting activities. Back to Duty

K76: The properties of different materials used in the production of jewellery. Back to Duty

K77: The different melting points of non-ferrous metals and precious metals. Back to Duty

K78: The ductility and malleability of the metals used. Back to Duty

K79: The required level of metal surface finishing required prior to final polishing. Back to Duty

K80: Know the various types of letter forms and layouts for inscriptions and monograms. Back to Duty

K81: Know about the key differences between repair, restoration, conservation and reconstruction. Back to Duty

K82: How associated crafts (e.g. silversmithing, enamelling, metal spinning, polishing, stone mounting etc), impact on the completion of the engraved work. Back to Duty

K83: How customer requirements can be identified. Back to Duty

K84: How different engraving techniques and finishes can be communicated to customers. Back to Duty

K85: How work can be accurately priced. Back to Duty

K86: Where information regarding new and emerging engraving techniques can be sought. Back to Duty

K87: The process of repairing engraved items damaged during the engraving process. Back to Duty

K88: The appropriate chemicals to use to prepare the specific metal to be enamelled. Back to Duty

K89: The methods of preparing the enamel prior to application. Back to Duty

K90: How the grade of the enamel can be assessed. Back to Duty

K91: How wet lay enamel should be applied. Back to Duty

K92: How dust enamel should be applied. Back to Duty

K93: How enamel can be reworked prior to firing. Back to Duty

K94: The different firing methods suitable for enamelling purposes including gas torch, batch, firing in electric kiln, firing in an electric conveyor furnace. Back to Duty

K95: The finishing methods that may be applied to enamelled products. Back to Duty

K96: Spotting and identifying errors in enamelling. Back to Duty

K97: How defects can be corrected. 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

K112: How to read a working drawing, industry standard terminology and descriptors around finishes, etc. Back to Duty

K113: How to communicate with the designer to ensure that the CAD design is optimal. Back to Duty

K114: How to interpret what the designer is seeking to achieve Back to Duty

K115: The functional and practical aspects and nature of materials needed to produce differing designs including weights and thicknesses Back to Duty

K116: The importance of accurate measurement of existing components Back to Duty

K117: The importance of accurate measurement of existing components, e.g. stones Back to Duty

K118: How to assess the practicality of a design in regard to its production Back to Duty

K119: Relevant industry specific software packages. Back to Duty

K120: The differences between 2D, 2.5D and 3D software programmes. Back to Duty

K121: The use of component libraries and other software tools that support effective design and production. Back to Duty

K122: How to create forms and shapes relevant to the trade specialisation. Back to Duty

K123: The different forms of output e.g. machining files, SLA, STL., etc. Back to Duty

K124: How parts can be produced using CAD and CAM processes Back to Duty

K125: The range of materials that are available and suitable for CAM processing. Back to Duty

K126: The role of support materials and supports in the CAM process. Back to Duty

K127: The limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the available CAM solutions Back to Duty

K128: The post-processing of CAM models Back to Duty

K129: Why models may require curing and the different methods by which this can be achieved. Back to Duty

K130: How to assess the design is to scale and meets the requirements of the design. Back to Duty

K131: The impact that shrinkage, warping and fitting can have on items produced Back to Duty

K132: How the design can be adjusted to take account of shrinkage and warping. Back to Duty

K133: The protocols for storage and security of data and intellectual property Back to Duty

K134: Different types of stones used within the jewellery and creative industries, including precious and semi-precious Back to Duty

K135: Fundamentals of gemmology and how stones are created Back to Duty

K136: Different levels of hardness of different stone types and its impact on the approaches used to cut and shape the stone Back to Duty

K137: Terminology used to describe the most common cuts and shapes of stone Back to Duty

K138: Tools and techniques required to mark and set the cuts required to create the shape and/or facets required Back to Duty

K139: Methods used to cleave and cut stones Back to Duty

K140: Tools used to cut stones and how they should be set up for use Back to Duty

K141: Methods used to measure and assess the effectiveness and quality of the cut Back to Duty

K142: Tools and used to achieve a range of finishes Back to Duty

K143: Media used to achieve differing finishes Back to Duty

K144: Process for polishing different types of stones  once cut Back to Duty

K145: The organisational standards for the finishes required 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

S34: Demonstrate a range of relevant mould making skills to the required standard. Back to Duty

S35: Demonstrate relevant cutting techniques. Back to Duty

S36: Checks that moulds are free from defects. Back to Duty

S37: Inject rubber mould with wax to a consistent standard and remove from mould Back to Duty

S38: Check on the quality to ensure that the wax pattern is free from defects Back to Duty

S39: Maintain a clean and tidy work area Back to Duty

S40: Create a functional wax tree ready for investing. Back to Duty

S41: Prepare machinery for the investment process. Back to Duty

S42: Mix the investment material and invest the mould within its flask Back to Duty

S43: Load, program and run the furnace for casting. Back to Duty

S44: Calculate the volume of metal required to successfully fill a given flask. Back to Duty

S45: Prepare metal and machinery for casting and cast metal into flasks. Back to Duty

S46: Quench flasks and remove the investment using appropriate equipment. Back to Duty

S47: Remove casting from trees using appropriate equipment. Back to Duty

S48: Select the correct setting technique suitable for the type and hardness of the stone(s) being used Back to Duty

S49: Prepare the item for setting by marking out and/or opening out the item to be set to accommodate the precious gems. Back to Duty

S50: Demonstrate a range of techniques to create bearers or grains prior to setting the piece Back to Duty

S51: Demonstrate a range of setting processes using the correct techniques. Back to Duty

S52: Demonstrate the successful removal of precious gems using the correct techniques. Back to Duty

S53: Complete post-processing of set items to a standard that meets the requirement of the employer. Back to Duty

S54: Use dividers and calliper and measuring gauges for marking out. Back to Duty

S55: Use measuring devises to attain correct dimensions. Back to Duty

S56: Select and use appropriate measuring and marking equipment. Back to Duty

S57: Transfer the design and drawing requirements to metal. Back to Duty

S58: Mark out positions on material for cutting, shaping and drilling to the required specification. Back to Duty

S59: Cut and shape material to the specifications set out in the design. Back to Duty

S60: Select the correct metal and fineness to produce the required item. Back to Duty

S61: Task is completed without damage to the surface. Back to Duty

S62: Material is used economically, producing as little waste as possible. Back to Duty

S63: Achieve an acceptable surface level finish on precious metals. Back to Duty

S64: Ensure that the mount is adequately prepared for setting. Back to Duty

S65: Mark out and measure materials for engraving. Back to Duty

S66: Lay out scroll work and ornamental patterns. Back to Duty

S67: Produce engraved surfaces using a range of materials, designs, surface types, standard and advanced techniques (including cutting, seal engraving, carving, piercing, inlay and overlay). Back to Duty

S68: Apply designs using hand or machine-based processes. Back to Duty

S69: Translate customer requirements. Back to Duty

S70: Effectively communicate the various techniques surrounding engraving. Back to Duty

S71: Implement repair techniques including the use of burnishers, etc. Back to Duty

S72: Follow correct safe handling processes for use of chemicals. Back to Duty

S73: Clean and prepare the surface ready to enamel. Back to Duty

S74: Grind and wash the enamel to the required grade. Back to Duty

S75: Dry the enamel ready for application if using dry sifting technique. Back to Duty

S76: Grind enamel in purified water for applying wet enamel onto the product as per design requirements. Back to Duty

S77: Apply wet enamel onto the product as per design requirements. Back to Duty

S78: Dust the enamel onto the product to the correct level ready for firing. Back to Duty

S79: Select the appropriate method of firing the product. Back to Duty

S80: Set kiln to the correct temperature for vitrifying the enamel. Back to Duty

S81: Produce the surface required including matt, shiny or satin finishes. Back to Duty

S82: Finish the enamel to the required surface effect. Back to Duty

S83: Correct pin holes, surface dirt and cracks. 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

S94: Demonstrate an understanding of how to read technical drawings and specifications. Back to Duty

S95: Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that CAD designs are fit for purpose and reflective of the design intent. Back to Duty

S96: Develop production drawings and specifications which take account of the manufacturing processes being used and the properties of the material selected. Back to Duty

S97: Assess the functionality and practicality of the design Back to Duty

S98: Selecting the correct software tools to achieve the required outcome. Back to Duty

S99: Demonstrate the use of rendering packages for presentation purposes. Back to Duty

S100: Create appropriate files for CAM usage. Back to Duty

S101: Check that CAM parts have adequate supports and that the model is orientated correctly to ensure an optimal outcome. Back to Duty

S102: Demonstrate the application of an appropriate CAM and CNC processes. Back to Duty

S103: Check on the successful curing of 3D printed resin models. Back to Duty

S104: Produce post-process models. Back to Duty

S105: Remove support and build lines in preparation for casting Back to Duty

S106: Utilise software to address issues of shrinkage, etc. Back to Duty

S107: Use measuring equipment to assess whether the item has been built to acceptable tolerances and to scale Back to Duty

S108: Apply organisational protocols around data storage, file naming and security. Back to Duty

S109: Select stones based on size, weight, colour and shape in accordance with standards required by the customer and set by the organisation Back to Duty

S110: Interpret work documentation to identify types of cut required Back to Duty

S111: Demonstrate a range of techniques to mark areas and facets to be cut Back to Duty

S112: Cut stones using saws Back to Duty

S113: Cut stones using abrasion techniques Back to Duty

S114: Measure and assess the effectiveness of the cut of precious gems using the correct techniques. Back to Duty

S115: Set up and use correct polishing equipment Back to Duty

S116: Apply suitable media to achieve specified standard Back to Duty

S117: Assess as to whether the required standard has been achieved Back to Duty

S118: Store polished stones in a manner that preserves their finish 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