Add some sparkle to your career with this entry-level course and become a jeweller or jewellery designer.
MEM30605 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Full fee | $20,580 |
Kick start your jewellery career with this entry-level course. Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a jeweller. With growing consumer demand for gold and silver jewellery, employment opportunities in this industry are increasing.
In this course you will learn about jewellery repair, stone and gem setting, metal casting, chain making, and technical drawing. You will also develop the ability to plan and interpret designs, use hand tools for precision work, and work safely with a wide range of materials.
Successful completion of this course will give you the skills and knowledge required to work as a jeweller or jewellery designer. You will also develop a solid foundation to continue onto further study.
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If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
At TAFE Queensland we maintain strong and relevant industry connections. Our teachers have their finger on the pulse and are equipped to guide you through your education to give you the ability to meet and exceed expectations set within the business world.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 73 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. If you are doing this course as part of your apprenticeship, elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan. Otherwise, please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training package.
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MEM12023APerform engineering measurementsUnit code: MEM12023A Unit description: This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straight forward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations. |
Perform engineering measurements | |
MEM12024APerform computationsUnit code: MEM12024A Unit description: This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs. |
Perform computations | |
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environmentUnit code: MEM13014A Unit description: This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment. |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | |
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine taskUnit code: MEM14004A Unit description: This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements. |
Plan to undertake a routine task | |
MEM14005APlan a complete activityUnit code: MEM14005A Unit description: This unit covers planning activities which, whilst following established procedures, may require a response and modification of procedures or choice of different procedures to deal with unforeseen developments. |
Plan a complete activity | |
MEM15002AApply quality systemsUnit code: MEM15002A Unit description: This unit covers working within a quality improvement system, either individually or in a team situation. |
Apply quality systems | |
MEM15024AApply quality proceduresUnit code: MEM15024A Unit description: This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment. |
Apply quality procedures | |
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate informationUnit code: MEM16006A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks. |
Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environmentUnit code: MEM16007A Unit description: This unit covers operating in an interactive work environment. It covers contribution to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work. This includes identification of work roles, communication and cooperation with others. |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | |
MEM16008AInteract with computing technologyUnit code: MEM16008A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology. |
Interact with computing technology | |
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job trainingUnit code: MEM17003A Unit description: This unit covers assisting in the provision of on the job training to others while undertaking normal duties. |
Assist in the provision of on the job training | |
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSAENV272B Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM05006CPerform brazing and or silver solderingUnit code: MEM05006C Unit description: This unit covers performing brazing (including braze welding) and silver soldering. It includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work. |
Perform brazing and or silver soldering | |
MEM06007BPerform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealingUnit code: MEM06007B Unit description: This unit covers performing straight forward heating/quenching, tempering and annealing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing | |
MEM08010BManually finish/polish materialsUnit code: MEM08010B Unit description: This unit covers finishing and polishing materials using a range of media and equipment. |
Manually finish/polish materials | |
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawingUnit code: MEM09002B Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. |
Interpret technical drawing | |
MEM13003BWork safely with industrial chemicals and materialsUnit code: MEM13003B Unit description: This unit covers using personal protective equipment (PPEs), identifying the particular hazards and emergencyprocedures, and observing safe working practices in that environment. |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | |
MEM13004BWork safely with molten metals/glassUnit code: MEM13004B Unit description: This unit covers working safely with molten metals or glass including the appropriate using personal protectiveequipment (PPE), identifying and responding to emergency procedures, observing safe work practices, and identifying the hazardous conditions in a heavy engineering environment. |
Work safely with molten metals/glass | |
MEM15004BPerform inspectionUnit code: MEM15004B Unit description: This unit covers inspecting products, keeping records and providing feedback on the conformance of product tospecifications. |
Perform inspection | |
MEM18001CUse hand toolsUnit code: MEM18001C Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use hand tools | |
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operationsUnit code: MEM18002B Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
MEM18003CUse tools for precision workUnit code: MEM18003C Unit description: This unit covers using tools to manually produce work to precise dimensions and or finishes. |
Use tools for precision work | |
MEM19001BPerform jewellery metal castingUnit code: MEM19001B Unit description: This unit covers casting jewellery primarily by the 'lost wax' method of investment casting. |
Perform jewellery metal casting | |
MEM19002BPrepare jewellery illustrationsUnit code: MEM19002B Unit description: This unit covers producing jewellery illustrations using manual and electronic procedures and equipment. |
Prepare jewellery illustrations | |
MEM19003BHandle gem materialsUnit code: MEM19003B Unit description: This unit covers correct general handling and observing of gem materials through a basic understanding of gemology and gemstone terminology. Included in this unit is a basic understanding of gemology 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. |
Handle gem materials | |
MEM19007BPerform gemstone settingUnit code: MEM19007B Unit description: This unit covers performing most diamond and gem setting styles by manual methods. |
Perform gemstone setting | |
MEM19008BPrepare jewellery designsUnit code: MEM19008B Unit description: This unit covers preparing jewellery designs and associated documentation with a view to producing the designed item/s. Pre-requisites apply - refer training package for details. |
Prepare jewellery designs | |
MEM19012BProduce jewellery wax modelUnit code: MEM19012B Unit description: This unit covers producing one-off wax models in simple to moderate carved forms and simple to moderate structural forms. |
Produce jewellery wax model | |
MEM19013BProduce jewellery metal mastersUnit code: MEM19013B Unit description: This unit covers the manufacturing jewellery master pattern(s) for jewellery reproduction, mainly by hand held application of processes. It requires the application of precision measurement and hand-making/machine skills to a greater level than that required in MEM19005B (Produce three-dimensional precision items). |
Produce jewellery metal masters | |
MEM19016BConstruct jewellery componentsUnit code: MEM19016B Unit description: This unit covers constructing jewellery components or single-piece items of basic design. |
Construct jewellery components | |
MEM19017BFabricate jewellery itemsUnit code: MEM19017B Unit description: This unit covers constructing jewellery components, single and multiple-piece items involving a range of fabrication processes and techniques. |
Fabricate jewellery items | |
MEM19018BRepair jewellery itemsUnit code: MEM19018B Unit description: This unit covers making common repairs to a range of jewellery items. It requires the application of skills and knowledge in jewellery manufacturing and finishing techniques. |
Repair jewellery items |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 3 years | Full time 5 x 1 month blocks | Mixed mode | Full fee: $20,580 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
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South Bank | Apprenticeship |
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Replacement Qualification
This qualification has been replaced by MEM30619 - Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture, as of 25 June 2019. Please note: TAFE Queensland has been given approval to extend the transition period until 31 December 2020, to enable current students to complete their study. If required, current enrolment will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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