NMIT's Jewellery Centre is a professional jewellery school where master craftsmen and recognised experts pass on their knowledge in the traditions of jewellery and goldsmithing.
The Jewellery Centre, located at the Fairfield Campus, offers short "hands-on" courses for beginner and intermediate students, delivers apprentice training in the jewellery manufacture and accepts applications from students all over Australia and from overseas for positions in the full time Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery) and Goldsmithing.
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Jewellery
A two year course consisting of an intense first year of 800 hours and 600 hours in the second.
The course is designed for individuals who wish to pursue or enhance careers in Jewellery, whether it's working freelance, retail or directly for Jewellery manufacturers.
It is one of the few courses that concentrates predominantly on a hand working skill base offering a generous amount of creative control for the student as well as covering the vital Jewellery metal working skills including silver smithing, stone setting and enamelling.
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Available Courses (3)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery)
The advanced diploma is designed for individuals who wish to continue to pursue or enhance careers in Jewellery.
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (Apprenticeship)
This is a nationally accredited course for people who wish to obtain the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture from the Training Operations Bureau.
Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery)
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.
Available Short Courses (3)
Gem Setting
This intermediate Gem Setting course is designed especially for both professional jewellers and jewellery students who have existing fabrication skills and wish to enhance their skills in setting gemstones.
Introductory Jewellery
This beginner's course introduces you to the techniques of making simple jewellery.
Leisure Jewellery
For those with limited experience in basic jewellery making. You will be guided by our experienced staff in the design and construction of your own jewellery projects to specification, whether they’re part of a ‘range’ or ‘one off’ pieces.
