Métallon Jewellery Awards

Align your business with TAFE Queensland and show support for apprenticeship training in Brisbane.

Showcase your brand and partner with the top training provider in the country.

TAFE Queensland invites you to partner in their prestigious 2026 Jewellery Awards this December.

Now in their 23rd year, the awards are well known as a night to showcase and celebrate the high-achieving jewellery apprentices and their employers.

Join us for a night of nights and expose your brand to the TAFE Queensland network of employers, industry stakeholders and future outstanding jewellers in a social atmosphere.

Support the festivities, which include a pre-event VIP Networking event, sit-down dinner and drinks and, of course, the awards ceremony to support all the outstanding apprentices.

To find out more, view the sponsorship proposal via the below button. 

View the sponsorship proposal

ENQUIRIES:

Jason Sugars
Director of Faculty, Faculty of Creative Arts and Digital Design
E: jason.sugars@tafeqld.edu.au

With growing consumer demand for gold and silver jewellery, employment opportunities in this industry are increasing.

At TAFE Queensland you can learn about jewellery repair, stone and gem setting, metal casting, chain making, technical drawing, and more. 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.

Our teachers will share their industry expertise to ensure you develop the skills you need to succeed, and our hands-on environment will allow you to practice your skills and showcase your creativity. 

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30619)

Add some sparkle to your career with this entry-level course and become a jeweller or jewellery designer.
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.

Introduction to Jewellery (NONAC10009)
Non-accredited Short Course

Learn to craft gorgeous jewellery.
Do you have a creative streak and are you good with your hands? Try making some jewellery – it could even become a career! You’ll receive hands-on training in saw piercing, ring formation, silver soldering, chain making, and technical drawing.

Conducted in our fully-equipped, industry-style jewellery workshop, this one-week course is delivered by experienced teachers. You’ll have the opportunity to create a ring and a chain.

Jewellery and Silversmithing Introduction Workshop (NONAC10016)
Non-accredited Short Course

Learn the art of silversmithing with this introductory workshop.
This introductory course will teach you fundamental jewellery making techniques using the jeweller’s saw, the art of heat control and soldering, jewellery component, chain and ring making, along with the principles of forging and doming.  You will be able to create a piece of finished wearable jewellery, or small set within the 4 weeks.

View the course brochure

For all media enquiries regarding the Métallon Jewellery Awards, please contact events.brisbane@tafeqld.edu.au.