Gem-A
Level 6
QN: 600/7105/9
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Gem-A Level 6 Diploma in Gemmology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gem-A. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 550 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
Gem-A
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
550 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understanding gems and gemmology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a gem material is
- Understand the purpose of gemmology
- Understand how chemistry and internal structure affect gem materials.
- Interpret information about the durability of common gem materials.
- Apply the principles of specific gravity to estimate and evaluate the mass of gem materials.
- Understand observation and magnification in testing gemstones.
- Apply observation and magnification in testing gemstones
- Understand optical properties (except colour) and the use of light in gemmology
- Understand optical properties (except colour) and the use of light in the standard gem testing tools
- Understand the visible spectrum and the impact of colour in gemmology.
- Understand the visible spectrum and the use of colour in the standard gem testing tools.
- Understand the non-visible spectrum and its use in advanced laboratory testing.
- Understand the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, phenomena and other non-optical properties in gemmology and gem-testing.
- 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.
- Be able to describe how to use the standard gem testing tools and understand the different testing techniques for the testing of the common gem materials.
- Understand and describe advanced gem testing tools and demonstrate a knowledge of the different testing techniques used in advanced gemmology.
- Understand the geology of gem materials., Provide an overview of the gemstone pipeline from mine to market.
- Understand 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.
2
Understanding gems and gemmology - practical endorsement and testing techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to correctly use techniques for observation.
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results of the gemmological refractometer
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results of the gemmological spectroscope
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results of the gemmological dichroscope
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results of the gemmological polariscope
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results of the Chelsea Colour Filter and other gemmological filters
- Be able to correctly use and interpret observational features using 10x magnification
- Be able to correctly use and interpret the results of the gemmological microscope
- Be able to correctly use and interpret results involving fluorescence and phosphorescence
- Be able to select and correctly use the appropriate light source for gemmological observation and testing
- Be able to use thermal and combination testing equipment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7105/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gem-A
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2012