Certificate in Jewellery - Part Time
Design
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A 32-week, part-time hands-on certificate introducing jewellery design and fabrication. Students develop foundational metalwork, design process, and practical studio skills, laying the groundwork for a career or further study in jewellery and goldsmithing.
NZ$7,280
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Execute essential jewellery fabrication techniques
Perform key jewellery making skills including dimensions, filing, forming, soldering, settings, and polishing in a studio environment.
Develop practical and creative problem-solving skills
Apply theoretical knowledge about precision, accuracy, and design to address challenges in jewellery manufacturing.
About This Course
The Certificate in Jewellery (Part Time) at Whitecliffe is designed for those new to jewellery making, offering an informative and practical starting point for learning about the manufacturing process. Across 32 weeks with both scheduled class hours and self-directed learning, students gain fundamental skills in metalworking, soldering, design, and creative problem-solving. The programme covers theory and practical tasks, culminating in an independent design and make project. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in jewellery and goldsmithing or to pursue further qualifications.
Course Content
- Jewellery fabrication techniques: forming, filing, marking out, soldering, making settings
- Metalwork and precision tool use
- Stone holes, back holes, shank and band ring design
- Wirework, bezels, pips, brooch pins, bales
- Polishing and finishing processes
- Jewellery and goldsmithing theory
- Safe and culturally appropriate work practices
- Individual creative design and make project
- Self-directed experimentation in jewellery studio
Entry Requirements
Must be at least 16 years old at commencement
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Jewellery AssistantBench HandApprentice JewellerMaker (Creative Industries)Jewellery Studio AssistantJewellery Retail Assistant
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