The advanced diploma is designed for individuals who wish to continue to pursue or enhance careers in Jewellery. This course continues to concentrate predominantly on a hand working skill base while introducing technological aspects and promoting individual attainment within the industry.

Jewellery hand skill competencies include:

  • Design and create jewellery items using historical techniques
  • Design and develop a series of works for jewellery production
  • Design and implement mechanisms in jewellery production
  • Design and create work for a graduate jewellery project .


Competencies within the theory, design and drawing component include:

  • Produce a professional jewellery design folio
  • Establish and manage a small jewellery business
  • Plan, conduct and supervise a jewellery exhibition .
  • The course culminates in a two week Public Exhibition.


Applying (Australian permanent residents)
To apply full time you will need to have VTAC registration.
1. Register online from early August on www.vtac.edu.au VTAC Course Code: 68221
2. Contact NMIT Jewellery Section direct for a VTAC Supplementary Form for 2010. Entry to the course is by successful folio interview usually held late November.

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About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: 21622VIC
  • CRICOS Code: 057894G

Campus: Fairfield

Duration

Full-time: 2 years
1400 hours total. Apply through VTAC

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in the design and development of jewellery and precious metals production.

Entrance Requirements

Local Students:

Students entering this course must have satisfactorily completed Year 12 or an equivalent. Mature age applicants who do not meet this requirement are encouraged to apply.

International Students:

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age. Upon application, students are required to submit a resume of their interest and experience in the jewellery industry. (A prior knowledge of technical terminology or design would be an advantage).

Materials

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including: Practical exercises, written exercises, studio journal or combinations of the three.

Materials

Successful candidates will be required to purchase their own jewellery kit. The minimum requirements are discussed on the student's induction. The Jewellery Section will provide some basic materials - precious metal is not supplied by NMIT. A materials fee applies to all students and is set each year and advertised accordingly. Successful candidates will be required to purchase their own jewellery kit. The minimum requirements are discussed on the student's induction. The Jewellery Section will provide some basic materials - precious metal is not supplied by NMIT. A materials fee applies to all students and is set each year and advertised accordingly.

Fees

Local Fees:

Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000


International Fees:

A$10700 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.


More Information

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:68221/68224



International Students

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Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Hours
JBQU268 Handle craft jewellery item 40
JBQU269 Design jewellery and other 3d objects 40
JBQU270 Plan and implement chain and chenier fabrication process 40
JBQU271 Photograph and catalogue jewellery and 3d objects 40
JBQU272 Plan and create gem settings 20
JBQU273 Manufacture rings 40
JBQU274 Apply historical techniques to jewellery and 3d object production 40
JBQU275 Plan and apply surface embellishment techniques 60
JBQU276 Apply materials and new technologies to jewellery and 3d object design 40
JBQU277 Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery construction 40
JBQU278 Plan and apply surface treatment 60
JBQU279 Research and evaluate jewellery design in a historical context 40
MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 10
MEM18001C Use hand tools 20
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 20
MEM19003B Identify and handle gems 20
VBN770 Apply basic fabrication techniques 40
VBN773 Produce basic engineering sketches and drawings 20
VBN777 Handle engineering materials in a safe and proper manner 20
VBN780 Form, bend and shape engineering materials 60
VBQU281 Establish and manage and small jewellery business 80
VBQU282 Plan, conduct and supervise a jewellery exhibition 80
VBQU283 Design and implement mechanisms in jewellery items 60
VBQU284 Design and create jewellery objects using historical techniques 60
VPAU198 Apply chain manufacturing process 40
VPAU199 Create silversmithing objects 60
VPAU200 Plan and apply jewellery casting techniques 40
VPAU203 Establish production technologies for advanced jewellery/3d objects 80
VPAU204 Design and produce a limited series product range 120
VPAU205 Design and produce jewellery and 3d objects to a client brief 120
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