Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
specialising in Jewellery

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
21622VIC 
CRICOS Code: 069888G 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Art and Design 
Study Area Sub Category: Jewellery 

Duration

2 years

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

This course is designed to provide you with the technical skills and design background to become a jewellery designer.

This course will teach you how to design jewellery, produce manual drawings, respond to briefs and handle gems.

You will also learn how to use hand and power tools, use engineering processes for jewellery and metal smithing production, and create basic to advanced jewellery.

You will also learn how to establish and manage a small jewellery business and coordinate a jewellery exhibition so you can be a successful, self-employed jewellery designer.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass.
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.

Cost

$AUD10,500 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities at a para professional level as an engineering associate in research and development, production engineering, installation and equipment maintenance or design.

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

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative 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. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

 
Units of Competency

Year 1
AUM5301A
Produce drawings manually
40 hr
This unit identifies the competence required to produce drawings using manual drafting techniques.
CUVDES03A
Apply the design process to 3-dimensional work in response to a brief
50 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 hr
This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment.
MEM18001C
Use hand tools
20 hr
This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general applications appropriate for jewellery construction.
MEM18002B
Use power tools/hand held operations
20 hr
This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general applications appropriate for jewellery construction.
MEM19003B
Handle gem materials
20 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.
VBN786
Fabricate basic jewellery items
60 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to construct basic jewellery components, single and multiple-piece items involving a limited range of fabrication processes and techniques.
VBN788
Design and prototype components and/or small structures using engineering design principles
60 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 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 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 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce rubbed in settings for gemstones.
VBQU276
Apply materials and new technologies to jewellery and 3d object design applications
40 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to select materials and technologies for jewellery and/or 3D object design applications.
VBQU277
Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery construction
60 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 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 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 fashion jewellery
40 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 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.
VBN770
Apply basic fabrication techniques
40 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to basic fabrication tasks under supervision. This involves using appropriate machinery and applying associated fabrication and assembly techniques to the fabrications process.
Year 2
VBQU281
Establish and manage a small jewellery business
80 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 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.
VPAU199
Create silversmithing objects
60 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and create objects using silversmithing techniques.
VPAU201
Design advanced jewellery and/or 3D objects
80 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design advanced jewellery and 3D objects to specifications using computer based applications.
VPAU203
Establish production techniques for advanced jewellery/3D objects
80 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 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.
VPAU204
Design and product a limited series product range
80 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to fully develop a limited series production run of jewellery, metalsmithing or other 3D objects.
CUVICS04A
Originate and develop a concept
80 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.
VPAU202
Produce a professional jewellery design or 3D object folio
60 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.