Creative and design
Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - Mounting
Engaged with the production of fine and detailed items that are made from precious metals and adorned with precious stones and other materials.
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.
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
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.
K71:
How to measure dimensions accurately.
K72:
How to transfer the design to the item and mark out.
K73:
How to translate the design onto materials.
K74:
How designs can be measured and marked out on materials and the different tools that can be used.
K75:
The terminology used within working drawings in stone mounting activities.
K76:
The properties of different materials used in the production of jewellery.
K77:
The different melting points of non-ferrous metals and precious metals.
K78:
The ductility and malleability of the metals used.
K79:
The required level of metal surface finishing required prior to final polishing.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0439: Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - Mounting (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- TL0019a: Craft and design - Jewellery maker (Level 3)
Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0439F
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,903 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5449 Other skilled trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5449/03 Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and precious stone workers
- 3422/04 Jewellery designers
- 5449/05 Metal engravers
- 7131/05 Retail jewellers
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
S54:
Use dividers and calliper and measuring gauges for marking out.
S55:
Use measuring devises to attain correct dimensions.
S56:
Select and use appropriate measuring and marking equipment.
S57:
Transfer the design and drawing requirements to metal.
S58:
Mark out positions on material for cutting, shaping and drilling to the required specification.
S59:
Cut and shape material to the specifications set out in the design.
S60:
Select the correct metal and fineness to produce the required item.
S61:
Task is completed without damage to the surface.
S62:
Material is used economically, producing as little waste as possible.
S63:
Achieve an acceptable surface level finish on precious metals.
S64:
Ensure that the mount is adequately prepared for setting.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0439: Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - Mounting (Level 3) Approved for delivery Technical education progression
- TL0019a: Craft and design - Jewellery maker (Level 3) Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0439F
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,903 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5449 Other skilled trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5449/03 Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and precious stone workers
- 3422/04 Jewellery designers
- 5449/05 Metal engravers
- 7131/05 Retail jewellers
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
Technical Educational Products
- ST0439: Jewellery, silversmithing, and allied trades professional - Mounting (Level 3) Approved for delivery Technical education progression
- TL0019a: Craft and design - Jewellery maker (Level 3) Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0439F
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,903 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5449 Other skilled trades n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5449/03 Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and precious stone workers
- 3422/04 Jewellery designers
- 5449/05 Metal engravers
- 7131/05 Retail jewellers
