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A Jeweller designs and creates pieces of jewellery using materials such as metal and gemstones. You might come up with your own designs or work with a client to plan and manufacture a unique piece. Jewellers make individual jewellery pieces but may also develop a collection of work. You’ll use techniques such as shaping and joining metals and preparing and securing gemstones or other items. Jewellers are also talented at finishing pieces using skills such as polishing, buffing and engraving.
Jewellers need to be good at working with their hands and have exceptional attention to detail. You’ll need to have strong collaborative skills and be able to communicate with other designers and customers. Jewellers need to be skilled in a range of techniques and be able to bring their creative ideas to life.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Jeweller. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The Certificate IV in Visual Arts (CUA41315) is an exciting 1 year course for anyone wanting to bring their creative interests to a professional level. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the history and theory of visual arts while developing your techniques as an artist in drawing, sculpture, wood objects and 3D digital design. Graduate with a completed project ready for exhibition. Enquire now for the list of study units and instructions for enrolment. Learn more.
Learn how to design and manufacture custom-made jewellery with the MEM50311 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to realise a body of creative work, taking concept drawings to finished jewellery pieces. The course covers: drawing and rendering techniques to jewellery design, investigating the quality and application of jewellery materials, analysing cultural history and theory, computer modelling and CAD, working to design briefs, refining drawing techniques, as well as jewellery making skills using a variety of metals. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
The MEM60211 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design will teach you how to design beautiful jewellery pieces, then develop them into saleable items for the mass market. This nationally recognised qualification focuses on design but there is also scope to gain business administration and marketing skills. The course covers: drawing and rendering techniques, experimenting with jewellery design, investigating the quality and application of jewellery materials, developing design prototypes for manufacturers, realising a body of creative work, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
The CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts is an exciting 1 year course for anyone wanting to bring their creative interests to a professional level. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the history and theory of visual arts while developing your techniques as an artist in drawing, sculpture, wood objects and 3D digital design. Graduate with a completed project ready for exhibition. Enquire now for the list of study units and instructions for enrolment. Learn more.
Learn to design and manufacture jewellery with the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30605). This is a 3 year course and can be used to support a nationally recognised apprenticeship in jewellery making. You’ll graduate knowing how to design jewellery using both computing technologies and technical drawing, as well as work with molten metals, glass, gemstones, and metal casting.Enquire now to discuss course availability and enrollment opportunities. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Jeweller generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Job opportunities as a Jeweller have increased strongly in recent years. There are currently 7,400 Jewellers in Australia compared to 4,700 five years ago. Jewellers can find work in all areas of Australia but may find more opportunities in larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
If you’re thinking of pursuing a career as a Jeweller you could enrol in a Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture. This course will explore various aspects of designing and making jewellery and you’ll experiment with materials such as metal, glass and gemstones. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Visual Arts which looks at a range of art forms.
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Here are some potential career pathways within arts and craft and jewellery. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Arts and Craft
Art Gallery Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Art Studio Assistant
Artist
Painter
Potter
Sculptor
Art Director
$1,450 weekly pay
Art Gallery Director
$1,340 weekly pay
Freelance Artist
$1,250 weekly pay
Jeweller
Jewellery
Jewellery Designer
$1,050 weekly pay
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