Gem-A
Level 4
QN: 600/7103/5
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Gem-A Level 4 Certificate in Gemmology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gem-A. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 200 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Gem-A
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Gem-A Level 4 Certificate in Gemmology
Understanding gems and gemmology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a gem material is and the purpose of gemmology., Understand and apply observation and magnification in testing gemstones., Understand the chemistry and internal structure and their effects on gem materials., Be able to interpret information about the durability (care and caution) of common gem materials., Be able to apply the principles of specific gravity to estimate and quote the weight of gem materials., Understand optical properties (except colour) and the use of light in gemmology and the standard gem testing tools., Understand the visible spectrum and the use of colour in gemmology and the standard gem testing tools., Understand the use of the electromagnetic spectrum and other non-optical properties in gemmology and gem testing., Understand the geology of gem materials., Give an overview of the gemstone pipeline from the mine to the end user., Know and assess the different cutting styles and methods for fashioning gem materials., Understand the different jewellery styles, reports and valuations commonly used in the gem and jewellery industry., Know the common gem treatments and their identification features, Know the range and features of the common imitations, simulants and synthetics seen in the gem and jewellery trade., Know the characteristics, physical properties, identification features and quality factors of the common gem materials., Be able to use the standard gem testing tools for the testing of the common gem materials.
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Understanding gems and gemmology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a gem material is and the purpose of gemmology.
- Understand and apply observation and magnification in testing gemstones.
- Understand the chemistry and internal structure and their effects on gem materials.
- Be able to interpret information about the durability (care and caution) of common gem materials.
- Be able to apply the principles of specific gravity to estimate and quote the weight of gem materials.
- Understand optical properties (except colour) and the use of light in gemmology and the standard gem testing tools.
- Understand the visible spectrum and the use of colour in gemmology and the standard gem testing tools.
- Understand the use of the electromagnetic spectrum and other non-optical properties in gemmology and gem testing.
- Understand the geology of gem materials., Give an overview of the gemstone pipeline from the mine to the end user.
- Know and assess the different cutting styles and methods for fashioning gem materials.
- Understand the different jewellery styles, reports and valuations commonly used in the gem and jewellery industry.
- Know the common gem treatments and their identification features
- Know the range and features of the common imitations, simulants and synthetics seen in the gem and jewellery trade.
- Know the characteristics, physical properties, identification features and quality factors of the common gem materials.
- Be able to use the standard gem testing tools for the testing of the common gem materials.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7103/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gem-A
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2012