Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

About this course

Do you love jewellery and want to learn how to create stunning pieces? This course will teach you how to create a range of jewellery and small objects.

In this course you will learn jewellery making skills including:

jewellery repair
stone and gem setting
metal casting
working with metals such as gold, silver and platinum
chain making
technical drawing
jewellery designs
using hand tools
safety practices.

This course can lead to jobs such as:

jeweller
jewellery designer
jewellery tradesperson
stone setter
jewellery sales consultant.

Note: Some training providers may offer different options to access this course, including direct entry. Email the TAFE and Training Line at tafe.courseline@djsir.vic.gov.au or phone 13 18 23 for more information.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.

To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Interpret technical drawing	MEM09002
Undertake manual handling	MEM11011
Perform engineering measurements	MEM12023
Perform computations	MEM12024
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	MEM13015
Plan work activities	MEM14006
Organise and communicate information	MEM16006
Interact with computing technology	MEM16008
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training	MEM17003
Use hand tools	MEM18001
Use power tools/hand held operations	MEM18002
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	MSMENV272

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Perform manual production assembly	MEM03001
Perform precision assembly	MEM03002
Set assembly stations	MEM03006
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering	MEM05006
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing	MEM06007
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	MEM07001
Perform general machining	MEM07005
Operate and monitor machine and process	MEM07024
Use workshop machines for basic operations	MEM07032
Set multistage integrated processes	MEM07040
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work	MEM08001
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating	MEM08002
Perform electroplating operations	MEM08003
Manually finish/polish materials	MEM08010
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means	MEM08011
Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system	MEM09009
Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system	MEM09010
Purchase materials	MEM11012
Order materials	MEM11016
Use comparison and basic measuring devices	MEM12001
Perform precision mechanical measurement	MEM12003
Perform emergency first aid	MEM13001
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	MEM13003
Work safely with molten metals/glass	MEM13004
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace	MEM13019
Use improvement processes in team activities	MEM15003
Perform inspection	MEM15004
Perform internal/external customer service	MEM16004
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities	MEM16005
Use tools for precision work	MEM18003
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	MEM18055
Perform jewellery metal casting	MEM19001
Prepare jewellery illustrations	MEM19002
Handle gem materials	MEM19003
Handle and examine gemstone materials	MEM19004
Produce three-dimensional precision items	MEM19005
Perform gemstone setting	MEM19007
Prepare jewellery designs	MEM19008
Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process	MEM19009
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process	MEM19010
Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process	MEM19011
Produce jewellery wax model	MEM19012
Produce jewellery metal masters	MEM19013
Perform hand engraving	MEM19014
Perform jewellery enamelling	MEM19015
Construct jewellery components	MEM19016
Fabricate jewellery items	MEM19017
Repair jewellery items	MEM19018
Fault find and maintain micro-mechanisms	MEM19020
Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms	MEM19021
Perform precision micro-mechanism diagnosis and servicing	MEM19022
Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes	MEM19057
Cut and polish solid gemstones	MEM19058
Complete pre-cutting processes for gemstone assemblies	MEM19059
Cut and polish a gemstone assembly	MEM19060
Carve and polish gemstones	MEM19061
Production cut and polish gemstones	MEM19062
Use a faceting machine	MEM19063
Cut gemstone spheres and beads	MEM19064
Obtain rough and polished gemstones	MEM19065

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Fairfield
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
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