Gem-A
Level 5
QN: 600/7104/7
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Gem-A Level 5 Diploma in Gem Diamond
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gem-A. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 400 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Gem-A
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
400 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understanding diamond materials - practical endorsement and testing techniques
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to correctly use techniques for observation.
- Be able to correctly use the loupe for diamond grading
- Be able to use the correct approach in clarity grading.
- Be able to use the correct approach in colour grading.
- Be able to use the correct approach when detecting treatments within diamonds.
- Be able to use the correct approach to grading Cut.
- Be able to use the correct approach to grading Polish.
- Be able to use the correct approach to grading Symmetry.
- Be able to identify different forms of rough diamond crystal
- Be able to differentiate between diamond and its simulants.
- Be able to differentiate between natural and synthetic diamond
2
Understanding the theory, history and grading of diamond materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the history of diamonds and how this relates to gemmology.
- Understand the chemistry and internal structure and effects on diamond materials
- Apply the principles of specific gravity to estimate and quote the weight of diamond materials.
- Understand and apply observation and magnification in testing diamonds.
- Understand optical properties (except colour) and the use of light in diamond grading and the standard diamond testing tools.
- Understand the visible spectrum and the use of colour in diamond testing and the standard diamond testing tools.
- Understand ca
- use and effect of fluorescence in diamond and how it is used in testing and grading.
- Understand the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, phenomena in diamond testing.
- Understand the use of thermal and electrical conductivity in diamond testing.
- Understand the geology of diamond materials., Provide an overview of the diamond pipeline from mine to market.
- Understand the different cutting styles and methods for fashioning diamond materials, and their history.
- Understand the different jewellery styles, reports and valuations commonly used in the gem and jewellery industry.
- Know the common diamond treatments and their identification features.
- Know the range and features of the common imitations, simulants and synthetics seen in the diamond and jewellery trade.
- Be able to use the standard diamond testing tools.
- Understand the different laboratory testing techniques for the testing of diamond materials.
- Be able to identify and grade diamond quality according to industry accepted standards.
- Understand how to plan and implement a project.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7104/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gem-A
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2012