Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

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This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a jewellery manufacture tradesperson within the jewellery industry. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Trade Apprenticeship, or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of jewellery manufacture work, including undertaking designing and making jewellery and small objects using a wide range of materials, including metals, stones, woods, plastics and fibres.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (apprenticeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Jewellery

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through apprenticeship:
      4 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training Core
Interact with computing technology Core
Interpret technical drawing Core
Organise and communicate information Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Perform computations Core
Perform engineering measurements Core
Plan work activities Core
Undertake manual handling Core
Use hand tools Core
Use power tools/hand held operations Core
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering Core
Carve and polish gemstones Elective
Complete pre-cutting processes for gemstone assemblies Elective
Construct jewellery components Elective
Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system Elective
Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system Elective
Cut and polish a gemstone assembly Elective
Cut and polish solid gemstones Elective
Cut gemstone spheres and beads Elective
Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms Elective
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components Elective
Fabricate jewellery items Elective
Fault find and maintain micro-mechanisms Elective
Handle and examine gemstone materials Elective
Handle gem materials Elective
Manually finish/polish materials Elective
Obtain rough and polished gemstones Elective
Operate and monitor machine and process Elective
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities Elective
Order materials Elective
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing Elective
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering Elective
Perform electroplating operations Elective
Perform emergency first aid Elective
Perform gemstone setting Elective
Perform general machining Elective
Perform hand engraving Elective
Perform inspection Elective
Perform internal/external customer service Elective
Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process Elective
Perform jewellery enamelling Elective
Perform jewellery metal casting Elective
Perform manual production assembly Elective
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment Elective
Perform precision assembly Elective
Perform precision mechanical measurement Elective
Perform precision micro-mechanism diagnosis and servicing Elective
Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process Elective
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work Elective
Prepare jewellery designs Elective
Prepare jewellery illustrations Elective
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means Elective
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating Elective
Produce jewellery metal masters Elective
Produce jewellery wax model Elective
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process Elective
Produce three-dimensional precision items Elective
Production cut and polish gemstones Elective
Purchase materials Elective
Repair jewellery items Elective
Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes Elective
Set assembly stations Elective
Set multistage integrated processes Elective
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace Elective
Use a faceting machine Elective
Use comparison and basic measuring devices Elective
Use improvement processes in team activities Elective
Use tools for precision work Elective
Use workshop machines for basic operations Elective
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials Elective
Work safely with molten metals/glass Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Jeweller

    ANZSCO 399411

    Jewellers make and repair jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, craft objects out of precious metals, and cut, shape and polish rough gemstones to produce fashion and industrial jewels.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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