Jewellery Methods Program (F110)

Program Description

Program Overview

The Jewellery Methods program provides you with the skills necessary to succeed in the demanding profession of a goldsmith/bench jeweller. The essential skills of measuring, sawing, filing, soldering, finishing and computer modelling are stressed early in the program. Once essential skills are achieved, you study more advanced goldsmithing, jewellery repair, gemsetting and model-making as well as jewellery elective subjects.

Full Description

The Jewellery Methods program provides you with the skills necessary to succeed in this demanding profession of a goldsmith/bench jeweller. The essential skills of measuring, sawing, filing, soldering, finishing and computer-modelling are stressed early in the program. These skills are built upon through the introduction and practice of many traditional and contemporary techniques. Once essential skills are achieved, you study more advanced goldsmithing techniques, jewellery repair, gemsetting and model-making, as well as jewellery elective subjects.

Jewellery history, technical drawing, gemmology and an overview of the industry are included to provide you with a broad knowledge of the jewellery field.

Program Requirements

  • This program requires students to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
  • Students will be required to purchase a Rhino 7 software licence; more information will be provided after registration.
  • For information on computer requirements for the use of Rhino 7 software, please visit the Rhino website
  • Students will be provided with a list of textbooks required to purchase after registration.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

This program will prepare the successful graduate for an entry-level position as a bench jeweller or technician. The jewellery industry offers a large variety of opportunities with careers in manufacturing, repair, gemsetting, retail or wholesale, precious metals or fashion jewellery and accessories. Some of our graduates establish their own jewellery businesses.

Educational Pathways

Opportunities to receive transfer credits toward further study to attain a degree in Jewellery and Gemmology are available.

Successful graduates may continue their studies in the gemmology certificate program (F105) at George Brown College. Graduates with both jewellery and gemmology education have a significant advantage in the workplace.

"George Brown is allowing me to make important connections within the community of jewellery…from stone dealers, tool and equipment shops and jewellery manufacturers."

Patrick Dacko
Ontario College Diploma

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