Immerse yourself in the world of craftsmanship with our two-year Jewellery Methods diploma program. Tailored for aspiring goldsmiths and bench jewellers, this program instills essential skills right from the start—ranging from measuring and sawing to soldering, finishing, and computer modelling. As you master these fundamental techniques, you’ll progress to advanced goldsmithing, gemsetting, model-making, and jewellery repair. The program’s scope also includes an array of elective subjects in jewellery, ensuring you have a comprehensive foundation to succeed in this exciting profession.
Full Description
In the Jewellery Methods two-year diploma program, you’ll develop foundational goldsmithing skills, mastering techniques in copper, brass, silver, and gold. From hand-carved wax models to setting gemstones, we’ll show you what you need to know to succeed in this field. The program culminates with the creation of a professional portfolio showcasing your expertise and finished jewellery pieces aligned with industry standards.
Here are some more skills you’ll be able to show off after completing this program:
Repair jewellery to satisfy your customer
Produce reproductions and market-ready jewellery pieces
Create 2D drawings and 3D models of complex 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 methods.
Requirements
You will need to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
You will be required to purchase a Rhino 7 software licence; we’ll give you more information after registration.
To learn about the computer requirements for using 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.
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)
Available
Available
Not Available
Special Requirements
Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted), a high degree of manual dexterity, mechanical inclination, patience, and initiative are the recommended qualities for success in this field.
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