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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

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.

You will learn design, drawing, product development of jewellery, surface embellishment techniques as well as analysis of the jewellery industry.

This course is also available to international students.

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.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

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.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or be mature age.

How do I apply?

Beginning of year enrolments – VTAC and direct entry

Mid-year enrolments - Direct entry

VTAC - to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

You will also need to submit a completed Box Hill Institute Application for Interview Form by:

posting to Creative Industries, Box Hill Institute, Private Bag 2014, Box Hill 3128
or in person at Creative Industries, Building W1, Room 124, 1000 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill.

Folio

Interviews will be held in late November and early December where you will be required to present a folio containing work demonstrating concept development. For more information such as the Guide to Folio Presentation, Folio Presentation Advice sessions and Audition Preparation workshops click here.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview
Assessment of application (Box Hill Institute)
Assessment of application (VTAC)
Assessment of folio

Length of course

Full time – 2 years

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

Tuition Fee - $4.33 per hour (max $2,500.00)
Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
Material Fees - contact the Institute

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $24,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

Oral presentation
Written assessment
Practical assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

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 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 minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.