Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

National Code: MEM 30605

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This is a nationally accredited course for people who wish to obtain the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture from the Training Operations Bureau.

Career Opportunities

The manufacture of jewellery in Platinum, Gold and Silver is an important industry throughout Australia. Skilled workers in small businesses and larger enterprises perform jewellery production. A number of apprentices are employed each year.

Course Duration

Block Release: Over three year apprenticeship (960 hours)

Course Commencement Dates

Block release commences in January/February each year. Mid year enrolment occurs only when sustainable class sizes are indicated.

Entrance Requirements

Students must be apprenticed in the trade of Jewellery Making and undergoing competency-based training. Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics are necessary. Some ability in manipulating small-scale tools is advantageous.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department - Jewellery Section.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Some jewellers extend their qualifications by undertaking further study in the areas of gemmology, diamond technology and jewellery valuation.

Course Outline

The course is conducted using competency based training and curriculum. Students are required to successfully complete 11 mandatory units, 30 points value from the Mechanical Manufacturing stream and 58 points from the Jewellery Specialisation stream.

Delivery of the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture is by projects, set over the course of three years block release. Students are required to attend 8 times per year for their block release training.

Assessment Methods

Satisfactory completion of the competencies set by NMIT and reflected in the student's training plan. Assessment methods include:

• drawing exercises
• report/projects
• production of samples
• satisfactory finishing of hand skills projects
• formal tests as required.

Materials

Students are required to have and maintain their own basic hand tools and bring these to practical classes. The jewellery section will provide class notes and non-precious materials for general work.
Students are encouraged to work in silver for some of the test articles to be made; NMIT cannot provide precious metal to students. Should students choose to work in precious metal then they must provide their own.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (Apprenticeship).

Links

Jewellery Vodcast

Mechanical Manufacturing Vodcast

Jewellery Podcast

Information & Enrolment Sessions
Fees
Contact Mechanical Manufacturing

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