NQF Level 2
National Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing
Production-floor skills for the jewellery manufacturing industry.
What this qualification covers
This qualification will equip qualifying learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and competence to manufacture jewellery using basic hand tools in a production environment. It is aimed at people who work or intend to work within the jewellery manufacturing industry.
Recipients know about and can apply jewellery manufacturing processes such as melting, drawing wire, wax injecting, soldering, setting, and drawing.
Working mostly with synthetic stones and silver, learners will be required to demonstrate a sound understanding of the value of the materials they will be using.
Learners accredited with this qualification are able to:
- Communicate and solve problems regarding the processes of jewellery manufacturing, gemstone setting and design.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards in the workplace.
- Select, prepare and setup tools and materials for the design, manufacture and setting of jewellery.
- Apply various manufacturing processes and techniques to manufacture jewellery.