Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - CAD/CAM Processes
Creative and design
Level 3 -
Engaged with the production of fine and detailed items that are made from precious metals and adorned with precious stones and other materials.
Reference: OCC0439A
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 7131/05 Retail jewellers
- 3120/03 Cartographers
- 3422/04 Jewellery designers
- 5449/03 Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and precious stone workers
Technical Education Products
ST0439:
Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - CAD/CAM Processes
(Level 3)
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Merrel Casting, Goldsmiths Centre, British Academy of Jewellery, Graff Diamonds, Griffin of London, Fattorini, CW Sellors, City of Glasgow College
Summary
Set within an industry steeped in centuries of tradition, the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades industry supports the pursuit of excellence in their traditional craft skills whilst also embracing innovation and technology. The jeweller, silversmith an allied trades professional is a fundamental occupational role in the wider sector that contributes approximately £2 billion to the British economy. British made jewellery and silverware products have an international and iconic reputation and the continued success of the sector will depend on maintaining a skilled, well-trained workforce. ‘Jewellery, Silversmith and Allied Trades Professional’ is a broad description of someone who is engaged with the production of fine and detailed items that are made from precious metals and adorned with precious stones and other materials. Jewellery and silverware items may be in the form of silverware as a centre piece for a board room table, jewellery such as wedding and engagement rings and individually made items produced by a specialist designer. This standard reflects the 9 key functions that make up the wider jewellery manufacturing sector.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Merrel Casting, Goldsmiths Centre, British Academy of Jewellery, Graff Diamonds, Griffin of London, Fattorini, CW Sellors, City of Glasgow College
Typical job titles include:
CAD/CAM operator
Enameller
Engraver
Jeweller
Lapidary
Mounter
Polisher/finisher
Setter
Silversmith
Sustainable jeweller
Sustainable setter
Sustainable silversmith
Sustainable enameller
Sustainable engraver
Sustainable Lapidary
Sustainable Mounter
Sustainable polish/finisher
Keywords:
Crafts
Creative Arts
Design
Jewellery
Silversmithing
Trades
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1: Relevant H & S legislation related to their role and that of the wider workplace.
K2: The systems, processes and organisational procedures used to ensure compliance with H & S and other relevant legislation.
K3: The purpose and use of different hand tools and equipment.
K4: The maintenance of hand tools and equipment.
K5: How to purchase hand tools and equipment.
K6: The purpose and use of different powered plant and equipment.
K7: The maintenance of powered plant and equipment.
K8: How to purchase powered plant and equipment.
K9: How to read working drawings and specifications, including industry standard descriptions and symbols used to describe processes and finishes
K10: How to measure, interpret size and scale.
K11: How to communicate design requirements to colleagues and clients.
K12: The limitations of different design approaches.
K13: Where different materials used in manufacture are sourced from
K14: The organisational procedures to follow when obtaining materials
K15: The physical properties and limitations of different materials used and their relative financial value.
K16: Alternative materials that may be used/substituted.
K17: The importance of reducing waste and the methods used for managing it.
K18: The importance of working to tolerances against the original design/specification.
K19: The importance of self-reflection to assist with the development of skills.
K20: The industry specific terminology used to describe materials, processes and finishes
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
K22: The different skill sets available within the organisation and those services that are outsourced to other individuals and organisations
K23: The organisational methods used to communicate with customers
K24: How customer requirements can be identified.
K25: How different techniques, processes and finishes can be communicated to customers.
K26: How work can be accurately priced.
K27: Where information regarding new and emerging techniques and materials can be sought.
K28: The organisational procedures which ensure the security of materials, work in progress, employees and the general public.
K112: How to read a working drawing, industry standard terminology and descriptors around finishes, etc.
K113: How to communicate with the designer to ensure that the CAD design is optimal.
K114: How to interpret what the designer is seeking to achieve
K115: The functional and practical aspects and nature of materials needed to produce differing designs including weights and thicknesses
K116: The importance of accurate measurement of existing components
K117: The importance of accurate measurement of existing components, e.g. stones
K118: How to assess the practicality of a design in regard to its production
K119: Relevant industry specific software packages.
K120: The differences between 2D, 2.5D and 3D software programmes.
K121: The use of component libraries and other software tools that support effective design and production.
K122: How to create forms and shapes relevant to the trade specialisation.
K123: The different forms of output e.g. machining files, SLA, STL., etc.
K124: How parts can be produced using CAD and CAM processes
K125: The range of materials that are available and suitable for CAM processing.
K126: The role of support materials and supports in the CAM process.
K127: The limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the available CAM solutions
K128: The post-processing of CAM models
K129: Why models may require curing and the different methods by which this can be achieved.
K130: How to assess the design is to scale and meets the requirements of the design.
K131: The impact that shrinkage, warping and fitting can have on items produced
K132: How the design can be adjusted to take account of shrinkage and warping.
K133: The protocols for storage and security of data and intellectual property
S1: Demonstrate the application of H & S, COSHH and other policies within the workplace.
S2: Demonstrate an understanding of workplace hazards and other areas of legislative non-compliance and how these can be addressed.
S3: Select and utilise tools and equipment to achieve the desired finish/outcome.
S4: Maintain the effectiveness of hand tools and rectify any defects should these arise.
S5: Purchase or order appropriate tools and equipment.
S6: Select and utilise the correct powered plant or equipment for the task to achieve the desired finish/outcome.
S7: Maintain the effectiveness of the powered plant and/or equipment; and rectify defects and damage.
S8: Translate designs into physical items from working drawings to a specification.
S9: Identify the material required to produce an item based upon a given specification.
S10: Communicate requirements of the design to colleagues using industry standard language.
S11: Select the correct quantity of material for the task as specified within the design and specification and in accordance with organisational procedures
S12: Identify alternative materials that could be substituted.
S13: Organise and implement the production process to minimise waste.
S14: Demonstrate a wider understanding of waste management within the workplace.
S15: Select and utilise tools to measure tolerances and accuracy throughout the production process.
S16: Implement actions to improve the finish/accuracy of the item.
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.
S18: Communicate with the customer different options that may be possible to produce the item
S19: Translate customer requirements.
S20: Communicate the various techniques, processes and finishes related to the item(s)
S21: Follows procedures to promotes their own security and that of colleagues and the organisation.
S22: Takes action to recognise and mitigate risks
S94: Demonstrate an understanding of how to read technical drawings and specifications.
S95: Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that CAD designs are fit for purpose and reflective of the design intent.
S96: Develop production drawings and specifications which take account of the manufacturing processes being used and the properties of the material selected.
S97: Assess the functionality and practicality of the design
S98: Selecting the correct software tools to achieve the required outcome.
S99: Demonstrate the use of rendering packages for presentation purposes.
S100: Create appropriate files for CAM usage.
S101: Check that CAM parts have adequate supports and that the model is orientated correctly to ensure an optimal outcome.
S102: Demonstrate the application of an appropriate CAM and CNC processes.
S103: Check on the successful curing of 3D printed resin models.
S104: Produce post-process models.
S105: Remove support and build lines in preparation for casting
S106: Utilise software to address issues of shrinkage, etc.
S107: Use measuring equipment to assess whether the item has been built to acceptable tolerances and to scale
S108: Apply organisational protocols around data storage, file naming and security.
B1: Embrace and promote the values of the organisation
B2: Treat team, customers and other stakeholders with courtesy and respect
B3: Take ownership and responsibility for their role and working area, including other team members where appropriate
B4: Display loyalty, integrity and accountability to the organisation
B5: Commit to continuous development of self and team, including improvements to systems and processes