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Mark out and measure materials for jewellery or silverware components

URN: CCSJ23
Business Sectors (Suites): Jewellery Manufacture, Silversmithing and Allied Trades
Developed by: Creative & Cultural Skills
Approved on: 14 Aug 2015

Overview

This standard covers the skills for marking out and measuring materials for the manufacture of jewellery or silverware components.  You will select the appropriate marking out equipment and check that it is in usable condition, and mark out patterns and designs on different materials using appropriate methods.  As part of this standard it is important that you avoid excessive waste.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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  1. select marking out and measuring tools for different purposes in line with project needs and industry best practice
  2. check that marking out and measuring tools are fit-for-purpose in line with project needs and industry best practice
  3. report any malfunctioning marking out and measuring tools to supervisors in line with workplace instructions
  4. follow instructions for marking out materials for different purposes in line with project needs and industry best practice
  5. use marking out tools on metal surfaces to set specifications and dimensions in line with drawings and workplace instructions

avoid excessive waste of materials when marking out in line with industry best practice

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to extract dimensions from drawings and specifications
  2. common symbols, terminologies and conventions used within drawings and specifications
  3. how to produce detailed drawings by hand and by computer
  4. methods for marking out
  5. workplace rules and instructions
  6. the importance of accurate measurements when marking out
  7. how to use marking out and measuring tools and equipment
  8. how to check for faults in marking out and measuring tools
  9. who to report faults with tools to
  10. best practice for marking out and measuring in chosen jewellery industry​

Scope/range

1.         Marking out and measuring tools include:


    1. micrometers
    2. vernier gauge, caliper
    3. steel rule
    4. steel dividers (various)
    5. scriber
    6. centre punch​


2.         Types of instructions relating to marking out:


    1. verbal
    2. written
    3. drawing​

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

14 Aug 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Creative and Cultural Skills

Original URN

CCSJ2.3

Relevant Occupations

Design Associate Professionals, Skilled Trades NEC

SOC Code

5449

Keywords

Jewellery; design; technique; product; measure; mark out; materials; silverware; components