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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
specialising in Jewellery

Traineeship

National Code

21622VIC

CRICOS Code: 069888G

Centre:

Creative Industries

Location:

Whitehorse Campus

Study Area: Art and Design;

Study Area Sub Category: Jewellery

Career Card:

Jeweller

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Units of Competency

Duration

2 years

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

Develop the skills to design and craft jewellery items and 3D objects with this course, and learn about the current trends in jewellery design approaches and manufacturing. This course focuses on the design and manufacture of one-off pieces of jewellery and other 3D objects.

This course covers design, drawing, product development of jewellery, surface embellishment techniques as well as analysis of the jewellery industry.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Applicants will be required to present a folio of artwork comprising one or more of the following:

drawings (technical or freehand observational)
jewellery design sketchbook
jewellery or metalsmithing objects
sculpture
other related 2D or 3D objects
evidence of previous experience in this field (eg relevant previous study or work experience) is also required.

For further information about folio or audition preparation refer to the Guide to folio presentation.

Cost

$AUD12,700 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may prepare you for employment opportunities as a self-employed jewellery designer or a jewellery designer working in conjunction with the manufacturing industry.

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into similar courses at a more advanced level at other institutions or universities, and receive credit for studies already undertaken.

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

Units of Competency

Year 1

AUM5301A

Produce Drawings Manually

40.00 hr

Produce drawings, using manual drafting techniques, required in the design, development and production of bus/truck/trailers and engineering components.

CUVDES03A

Apply The Design Process To 3-Dimensional Work In Response To a Brief

50.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and apply the design process in a 3-dimensional (3D) way in response to a brief.

MEM13014A

Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment

10.00 hr

This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment.

MEM19003B

Handle Gem Materials

20.00 hr

This unit covers correct general handling and observing of gem materials through a basic understanding of gemmology and gemstone terminology. Included in this unit is a basic understanding of gemmology and gemstone types (including diamonds), nomenclature relative to gemstones and diamonds and the use of the basic equipment required to observe the condition and features of gemstones.

VBN788

Design And Prototype Components And/Or Small Structures Using Engineering Design Principles

60.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and prototype engineering components or small structures in an engineering context. This involves preparation of concept proposals, drawings, plans and models.

VBQU269

Design Jewellery And Other 3d Objects

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to prepare jewellery and other 3D objects designs and associated documentation.

VBQU270

Plan And Implement Chain And Chenier Fabrication Process

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to fabricate wire and chenier jewellery items and to fabricate basic chains.

VBQU272

Plan And Create Gem Settings

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce rubbed in settings for gemstones.

VBQU277

Produce Renderings And Technical Drawings For Jewellery Construction

60.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce jewellery renderings and technical drawings using manual equipment and procedures.

VBQU278

Plan And Apply Surface Treatment

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply a range of surface treatments to jewellery and 3d objects.

VBQU279

Research And Evaluate Jewellery Designs In An Historical Context

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to research and analyse designs in relation to features and characteristics indicative of particular historical eras and design movements.

VBQU280

Apply Non-Precious And Alternative Materials To Costume And Fashin Jewellery

40.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to select and use a range of non-precious and alternative materials to produce various jewellery and other 3D objects.

VPAU206

Establish a Profile Of Jewellery And 3d Object Design Industries

40.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a profile of contemporary jewellery, metalsmithing and 3D object design industries. This includes trends, supply chains, and developments in retail and exhibition venues.

Year 2

VBQU281

Establish And Manage a Small Jewellery Business

80.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to establish and manage a small jewellery business.

VBQU282

Plan, Conduct And Supervise a Jewellery Exhibition

80.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to coordinate jewellery exhibitions from the conceptual stage through to the design, planning, implementation and evaluation stages.

CUVICS04A

Originate And Develop a Concept

80.00 hr

This standard has been developed for people whose job specifically involves designing products or services, concepts or outcomes in any sector of the cultural industries. It might be used by someone designing a new event concept, a concept for public art, a new graphic design package for a hotel/resort, a concept for multi-media installation, a concept for sound sampling, a marketing campaign, a concept for new gallery space and so on.

VPAU199

Create Silversmithing Objects

60.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and create objects using silversmithing techniques.

VPAU202

Produce a Professional Jewellery Design Or 3d Object Folio

60.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and compile a folio of jewellery or 3D objects. This unit does not cover the manufacture of such objects. If items are to be manufactured, then appropriate units should also be selected.

VPAU203

Establish Production Techniques For Advanced Jewellery/3d Objects

80.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to establish production techniques for advanced articles of jewellery using a range of techniques, materials and processes.

VPAU205

Design And Produce Jewellery And 3d Objects To a Client Brief

120.00 hr

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and produce pieces of jewellery and 3D objects to a client brief. This includes designing and producing jewellery for exhibitions.

All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where demand for a course is not met the course may be cancelled at short notice. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.