Pre-Apprentice in Jewellery Manufacture
Vocational qualification
In London
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
London
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Duration
18 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
To give students a good basic grounding in jewellery making techniques. An opportunity to make a small collection of work which will culminate in an end of course exhibition at the Fashion and Textiles Museum in Bermonsey. Many of our Alumni have gone on to further their careers with employment not only in London, but further afield in New York and Germany. Suitable for: Anyone who has a serious interest in making a career within the jewellery industry. Ideally you should have four GSCE's at grade C+ including English and Maths. However, exceptions can be made for those who can show ability and commitment in other ways. Potential candidates should attend an open day to confirm that this is the right course for them
Important information
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Government funding available
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About this course
The course structure is made up of 5 units. You are required to pass all of these. You will be assessed on a termly basis and given feedback on your efforts.
Reviews
Subjects
- Exhibition
- Textiles
- Annealing
- Metal
- Soldering
- Cutting
- Silver Jewellery Making
- Quality
- Design
- Graphics
- Materials
- Art
- Quality Training
- Jewellery Design
- Jewellery engraving
Teachers and trainers (1)
Rae Duncan
Lecturer
Course programme
1st 6 weeks - Basic proceedures - Annealing, working the metal, soldering, marking, measuring, cutting, filing, sawing.
2nd 6 weeks- Applications of the Basic procedures - to include making settings, tool making and wax carving.
3rd 6 weeks- Casting (usually done at a venue outside) - making a master pattern. The final 3-4 weeks are devoted to giving students the chance to create a collection of work, culminating in an exhibition at the Fashion and Textiles Museum in Bermondsey.
Pre-Apprentice in Jewellery Manufacture