I. Jewelry Technician

Perfect for beginners or those who want to refresh their jewelry making skills.
In this course students are taught the technical skills necessary to design, manufacture, repair, remodel and maintain jewelry. Students will work with the materials, metals, machinery, tools and chemicals commonly used in the jewelry industry. Students will learn how to examine jewelry’s major features and how they combine to give jewelry its unique value. This program is intended for anyone desiring employment in the jewelry industry or become self employed. It is the first of three Diploma programs.

Curriculum (by skills, not by projects):

JT101 Introduction to the workshop
JT 102 Tools for the bench jeweler
JT103 Filing
JT104 Measuring and scribing
JT105 Sawing
JT106 Drilling
JT107 Clamping
JT108 Forming and bending
JT109 Melting
JT110 Wire and sheet fabrication
JT111 Cold connections and riveting
JT112 Soldering
JT113 Sanding, Polishing and cleaning
JT114 Metal identification and classification
JT115 Trade Pricing Guide
JT116 Plating
JT117 Decorative finishes

- All tools, metals, material, equipment, and student handbooks are included.
- Approximate time and clock hours to be spent: 144 hours or approximately 8 weeks of uninterrupted training. metals, machinery, tools and chemicals commonly used.
- Enrollment Dates: Open year-round.

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