The diploma is designed for individuals who wish to pursue or enhance careers in jewellery. This course is one of the few jewellery courses that concentrate predominately on a hand working skill base.
The course consists of a number of jewellery competencies which teach skills and techniques used in a broad range of jewellery making.
Jewellery hand skill competencies include:
- Hand craft jewellery items
- Plan and create gem settings
- Manufacture rings
- Plan and apply surface embellishment techniques
- Plan and apply surface treatment
- Plan and apply jewellery casting techniques
- Apply chain manufacture process
- These modules cover the basic jewellery metal working skills involved in: filing, soldering, sawing, drilling, forging, rolling, doming, wirework and finishing.
Competencies within the theory, design and drawing component include:
- Design jewellery and other 3-D objects
- Apply materials and new technologies to jewellery and 3-D object applications
- Research and evaluate jewellery designs in a historical context
- Produce drawings and rendering of jewellery and other small scale 3-D objects for construction
Applying for the Course
Apply Part Time
Evening classes over 3 years.
Contact NMIT Jewellery Section direct for an application form.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21621VIC
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Part-time: Evening classes over 3 years (800 hrs)
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 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 $8,750
International Fees:
A$9900 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
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
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 rendering 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 |
| VPAU198 | Apply chain manufacturing process | 40 |
| VPAU199 | Create silversmithing objects | 60 |
| VPAU200 | Plan and apply jewellery casting techniques | 40 |
