In the Jewellery Essentials one-year certificate program, you'll develop basic goldsmithing skills, creating simple jewellery pieces in copper, brass, silver, and gold. We'll teach you how to differentiate gemstones, apply polishing techniques, and use a variety of jewellery tools and equipment as you prioritize safety.

Here are some more skills you'll be able to show off after completing this program:

• Basic knowledge of the lost wax casting process
• Produce reproductions and market-ready jewellery pieces
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models of basic jewellery forms

You'll also learn about jewellery history, technical drawing, gemmology, and an overview of the industry to add to your knowledge of jewellery essentials.

PLEASE NOTE: While successful graduates who wish to continue their jewellery education may apply for advanced standing in one of our other Jewellery diploma programs, we strongly recommend you apply for the program that best fits your career goals, as space in our diploma programs is limited and may not be available.

Program Requirements

• You'll need to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
• You'll also be required to purchase a Rhino 7 software licence; we'll give you more registration after registration.
• To learn about the computer requirements for Rhino 7, please visit the Rhino website. 
• We'll give you a list of textbooks that you'll need to purchase after registration.