City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 601/3311/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Allied Trades
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2084 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
2084 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply concepts of metallurgy to the production of precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical concepts of metallurgy
- Understand how to apply metallurgy concepts to the production of precious metal objects
- Be able to use metallurgy concepts in the manufacture of precious metal objects
2
Form complex jewellery components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to form complex jewellery components
- Be able to form complex jewellery components
3
Form complex silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to form complex silverware components
- Be able to form complex silverware components
4
Implement Electro-deposition on Precious Metal Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of electro-deposition in jewellery and silverware manufacture.
- Understand how to use electro-deposition techniques.
- Understand the health and safety requirements when implementing electro-deposition techniques.
- Be able to use electro-deposition techniques in jewellery or silverware manufacture.
5
Join jewellery components by soldering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of materials used in soldering
- Understand how to join complex jewellery items by soldering
- Be able to join complex jewellery items by soldering
6
Join silverware components by soldering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of materials used in soldering
- Understand how to join complex silverware components by soldering
- Be able to join complex silverware components by soldering
7
Maintain and prepare the workshop for work with precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safe working practice within a workshop environment
- Be able to take part in the maintenance and preparation of workshop areas
8
Maintain Knowledge of the Jewellery Industry, Allied Trades and Related Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maintain up to date knowledge of industry working practices
- Understand how to develop an awareness of employment opportunities within the jewellery sector.
- Be able to implement activity to develop an up to date knowledge of industry working practices.
9
Mark out and measure materials for the manufacture of precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare materials for the manufacture of precious metal objects.
- Be able to prepare materials ready for the manufacture of precious metal objects
10
Polish and finish jewellery components to a commercial standard
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare polishing equipment for use
- Understand how to use polishing techniques
- Be able to polish complex jewellery components to a commercial finish
11
Polish and finish silverware components to a commercial standard
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare polishing equipment for use
- Understand how to use polishing techniques
- Be able to polish complex silverware components to a commercial finish
12
Produce CAD designs for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use CAD software to produce designs and prototypes
- Be able to produce designs using CAD software
13
Produce CAM prototypes for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use CAM technology to produce prototypes
- Be able to produce prototypes using CAM
14
Produce chased items for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how drawings and specifications are used to produce chased work
- Understand how to use tools and materials correctly to produce chased work
- Be able to produce complex chased items
15
Produce enamelled surfaces for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical concepts which apply to enamelling
- Understand how to apply enamelling techniques safely
- Understand how to produce complex enamelled items
- Be able to produce complex enamelled items
16
Produce engraved surfaces for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for the implementation of engraving processes.
- Be able to produce engraved surfaces.
17
Produce precious metal objects from detailed drawings and specifications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how drawings can be used to produce jewellery, silverware or engraved items
- Be able to produce and use drawings to make jewellery, silverware or engraved items
18
Produce tools and jigs for use in the manufacture of precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to produce tools and jigs
- Be able to produce tools and jigs
19
Saw and pierce jewellery components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to saw and pierce complex jewellery components
- Be able to saw and pierce complex jewellery components
20
Saw and pierce silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to saw and pierce complex silverware components
- Be able to saw and pierce complex silverware components
21
Set gemstones by hand in the manufacture of jewellery items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of working with gemstones
- Understand how to set gemstones by hand
- Be able to set gemstones by hand
22
Understand how to produce engraved surfaces for precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when engraving components
- Understand how to use engraving tools correctly
- Understand how to implement engraving techniques
- Understand how the quality of engraving can be maintained
- Understand the concepts and conventions that influence engraving design
23
Use mechanical methods to join precious metal components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to join complex jewellery or silverware components using mechanical methods
- Be able to join complex jewellery or silverware components using mechanical methods
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3311/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2014