CCSJ4.14 Produce chased products using advanced techniques

Overview This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to produce chased products, which includes the use of advanced techniques. In producing chased products, you will be required to work to instructions and to use a variety of techniques. You will be expected to take personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.

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Performance criteria

You must be able to: P1 correctly interpret drawings, specifications, then transfer to metal using appropriate tools and templates P2 design chased images P3 produce chased work that involves a range of techniques P4 produce a chased work that covers items of varying sizes P5 check that the completed work/work pieces are dimensionally accurate, correctly formed and free from excessive tooling, stretching and blemishes P6 carry out work using chasing punches

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Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and K1 the methods used to illustrate and communicate ideas of chased designs understand: K2 relevant mathematical formulae and calculations K3 methods of creating complex three-dimensional forms K4 the techniques of punch (textured and plain) manufacturing K5 the function of heat treatment techniques K6 how to identify the physical and working properties of different metals K7 how to use and select the correct tools and equipment for prescribed tasks and processes K8 materials suitable for making jigs or aids to chasing single and double curvatures: Snarling K9 how to apply and use punches for forming techniques K10 complex silversmithing construction techniques, and advanced chasing/repousse techniques

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Additional Information

Scope/range 1. Produce chased products using all of the following techniques: related to 1.1. Repousse performance 1.2. Reverse relief work criteria 1.3. Complex flat chasing

2. Produce chased work of both of the following sizes: 2.1. Large scale work 2.2. Small scale work

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Developed by Creative and Cultural Skills

Version number 1

Date approved April 2010

Indicative review April 2012 date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Creative and Cultural Skills organisation

Original URN J4.14

Relevant Science and mathematics; Engineering and manufacturing technology; Crafts, occupations creative arts and design; Science and Engineering Technicians; Artistic and Literary Occupations; Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trade

Suite Jewellery Manufacture, Silversmithing and Allied Trades

Key words jewellery, silversmith, goldsmith, gold, silver, precious metals, chased products, chasing,

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