City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 601/3310/7
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2132 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
2132 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
Implement Electroforming to Produce Precious Metal Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of electroforming in jewellery and silverware manufacture.
- Understand how to use electroforming techniques.
- Understand the health and safety requirements when implementing electroforming techniques
- Be able to use electroforming techniques in jewellery or silverware manufacture
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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.
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Produce jewellery components using wax casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to produce complex jewellery components using wax casting
- Understand how to maintain the quality of jewellery formed through wax casting
- Understand how to maintain casting equipment
- Be able to produce complex jewellery components using wax casting
18
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
19
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to produce complex rubber moulds for lost wax casting
- Be able to produce complex rubber moulds for lost wax casting
20
Produce spun silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to produce complex spun silverware components
- Be able to produce complex spun silverware components
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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)
- 601/3310/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2014