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Course overview
Want to turn your passion for jewellery and design into a career? Take the next step in your professional development with our jewellery making courses.
You can study for a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Both course options give you the opportunity to learn from jewellery making experts and develop the skills you need to thrive in this exciting and dynamic industry.
Job outcomes
- Jewellery designer
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Diploma Level: 24 weeks
- Advanced Diploma Level: 31 weeks
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into either course level. You may enrol directly into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications in jewellery design or other subjects.
Course features
- Discover how to create stunning pieces of wearable jewellery
- Fast track your career in jewellery design
- Study at your own pace, allowing you to fit your course around your lifestyle
- Have your own personal tutor
- Save time and money by learning remotely rather than in person
- Receive a 10% discount by paying your course fee upfront, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Materials
All the materials you need to complete our online jewellery making courses are included in the course fee. When you enrol, you will receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will answer all your course and career questions and provide guidance
Subjects
- About designing jewellery/jewellery past to present
- Benefits of the career
How to Design different types of jewellery
- Earrings
- Neckpieces
- Bracelets
- Rings
- Jewellery materials
- Metal
- Beads
- Gemstones and synthetics
- Malleable and moldable
- Natural materials
Equipment and supplies
- Workspace equipment
- Hand tools
- Beading supplies
- Metal
- Soldering tools
- Findings, stampings and finishing
- Suppliers to use
The Design Process
- Developing your ideas
- Sketching it out
- Choosing your materials
- Patterns or moulds
- Samples and prototypes
Making Your Own Jewellery
- Health and Safety
- Soldering
- Filing
- Saw-piercing
- Wirework
- Outsourcing production
- Communicating your design ideas
- Areas of production expertise
- Finding production specialists
- Sense of aesthetics and design
- Hand-eye coordination
- Creativity
- Communication skills
- Sales ability
- Tradeshows and craft fairs
- Types of employers
- How to find job openings
- Positions to apply for
- Finding advertised positions and unadvertised positions
- Job hunting materials: your resume, cover letter and portfolio
- Finished jewellery samples
- Interviews, making a great impression and interview questions
- Your unique concept
- Creating a business plan
- Start-up costs and getting financing
- Legal matters and considerations
- Setting up your workspace/workshop
- Employees and contractors
- Setting your prices
- Wholesale vs. retail pricing
- Profitability
- Calculating price
- Fulfilling orders
- Establishing a delivery date
- Custom design services
- Accepting payment/jewellery design
- Managing wholesale accounts
- Marketing materials (portfolio, samples, website, stylesheet and price lists)
- Selling to individuals
- Craft shows and galleries
- The Internet
- Hosting a promotional event
- Finding wholesale buyers
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office.
Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers.
The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
