The Jewellery Essentials one-year certificate program will give you the skills and techniques you need to begin a fulfilling career in the jewellery industry. Get ready to learn to saw, file, solder, grind, polish, and finish metals including copper, brass, silver, and gold. You’ll also learn to create jewellery pieces through fabrication, computer modelling, and casting techniques.
Full Description
In the Jewellery Essentials one-year certificate program, you’ll develop basic goldsmithing skills, creating simple jewellery pieces in copper, brass, silver, and gold. We’ll teach you how to differentiate gemstones, apply polishing techniques, and use a variety of jewellery tools and equipment as you prioritize safety.
Here are some more skills you’ll be able to show off after completing this program:
Basic knowledge of the lost wax casting process
Produce reproductions and market-ready jewellery pieces
Create 2D drawings and 3D models of basic jewellery forms
You’ll also learn about jewellery history, technical drawing, gemmology, and an overview of the industry to add to your knowledge of jewellery essentials.
PLEASE NOTE: While successful graduates who wish to continue their jewellery education may apply for advanced standing in one of our other Jewellery diploma programs, we strongly recommend you apply for the program that best fits your career goals, as space in our diploma programs is limited and may not be available.
Requirements
You’ll need to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
You’ll also be required to purchase a Rhino 7 software licence; we’ll give you more registration after registration.
To learn about the computer requirements for Rhino 7
We’ll give you a list of textbooks that you’ll need to purchase after registration.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
grade 12 English (C or U)
Basic computer literacy and skill level in Word and Excel are recommended.
Special Requirements
Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted), patience, and initiative are recommended qualities for success in this field.
English Language:
Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
language proficiency Testing Program
Diploma/Certificate
Programs
Postgraduate Programs and Fast-track/ Bridges**
GBC Degree Programs*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program
Level 8
Level 9
Level 9
IELTS (Academic)
6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL
80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB
80
85
85
PTE (Academic)
54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL
60 (overall)
70 overall (writing 60)
70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only)
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