MEM19066 — Identify the requirements for establishing a gemstone-cutting workshop

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
• 1.4Record and organise information to inform decisions about setting up a workshop
• 1.5Store all information securely

2 Assess gemstone-cutting workshop requirements

• 2.1Determine the work to be done and the number of people working there
• 2.2Determine the specifications for the building, including size, power, water and drainage requirements
• 2.3Identify the consumables, fixtures and fittings needed for the workshop
• 2.4Identify essential and desirable machinery needed for a workshop
• 2.5Investigate the work health and safety issues for the workshop and determine control measures required
• 2.6Establish the environmental protection requirements and determine compliance measures required

3 Identify suppliers of machinery and consumables and establish set-up cost

• 3.1Identify manufacturers and suppliers/agents for new and second-hand lapidary equipment
• 3.2Compare prices, advantages and disadvantages of obtaining new and second-hand equipment and machinery
• 3.3List suppliers of consumables and compare prices

4 Determine finances required to set up the workshop

• 4.1Obtain estimates of the cost of services required to set up the workshop
• 4.2Develop a draft budget and cash flow for the first year of operation
• 4.3Identify and investigate sources of finance and repayment schedules

What does an assessment tool for MEM19066 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM19066 needs to address all 26 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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