Qualifications Scotland
Level 3
QN: 603/2947/6
Curriculum Active
Qualifications Scotland Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 918 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
918 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
Design and make models for use in lost 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
- Understand the process of producing jewellery using wax casting
- Be able to assess complex jewellery components using wax casting.
3
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the definitions, concepts and history of creative thinking
- Be able to use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas and responses
4
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
5
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.
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Produce designs for production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Confirm the nature and scope of the design brief; Generate a range of ideas to respond to the design brief and agree the design concept
- Produce models/prototypes/art
- work and finalise production specification
- Be able to produce, or monitor production of product/service and obtain client approval.
11
Research and respond to a design brief
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Establish client needs and design requirements
- Carry out research to inform design solutions
- Develop design options based on research and other information
- Select and present preferred design solution
- Understand copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues.
12
The history and social impact of creativity and its influence on design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of creativity at different points in history including contemporary perspectives
- Understand the potential links between the history of creativity and current individuals and communities
- Know where to find information on the history and social impact of creativity
- Understand the ways in which different factors impact on creativity and how it is demonstrated in various cultural contexts
13
Use equipment to permanently join jewellery or silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safe working practice when joining components
- Know how to permanently join jewellery or silverware components
- Be able to join jewellery or silverware components
14
Use hand and mechanical techniques to polish and finish jewellery or silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safety precautions that should be followed when polishing and finishing jewellery or silverware
- Understand how to polish and finish jewellery or silverware components
- Be able to use techniques for polishing and finishing jewellery or silverware components
15
Use tools to cut and pierce jewellery or silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safe working when cutting and piercing’
- Know how to cut and pierce jewellery and silverware components
- Be able to use tools to cut and pierce jewellery and silverware components
16
Use tools to file jewellery or silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safe working practices when filing jewellery or silverware components
- Know how to file jewellery or silverware components
- Be able to use tools to file jewellery or silverware components
17
Use tools to produce formed jewellery or formed silverware components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of safe working practice when producing formed components
- Understand how to form jewellery and silverware components
- Be able to use tools to produce formed components
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2947/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2018