Qualifications Scotland
Level 4
QN: 603/3190/2
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Qualifications Scotland Level 4 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 951 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
951 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
Art and Design: Cultural Identity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out research within a given cultural topic
- Be able to analyse the principal factors of a given cultural topic in relation to a design brief
- Be able to apply key cultural elements within the context of a design brief.
3
Creative Industries: Preparing for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the range and variety of employment opportunities and working practices within an elected occupational area of the Creative Industries
- Investigate the qualities, expertise and skills required by an identified role within an elected occupational area of the Creative Industries; Conceive a personal proposition and develop a promotional strategy
4
Engage with the wider creative and cultural context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key characteristics of the sector and how their organisation fits within it
- Be able to use professional networking opportunities to exchange information and ideas
- Be able to improve practices through engaging with the sector
5
Form complex jewellery components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to form complex jewellery components
- Be able to form complex jewellery components
6
Interpret a design brief and follow the design process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Confirm the nature and scope of the design brief with stakeholders, Generate a range of ideas to respond to the design brief and agree the design concept, Producemodels/prototypes/art
- work and finalise production specification
- Be able to produce, or monitor production of product/service and obtain client approval
7
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
8
Prepare and maintain the general workshop environment for the manufacture of precious metal objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how workshops should be effectively prepared and maintained
- Understand how to control production resources in the workplace
- Be able to prepare and maintain the workshop environment
9
Produce advanced designs for precious metal objects using CAD technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use CAD software to produce designs and prototypes
- Be able to produce designs using CAD software
- Be able to evaluate own activity to improve future performance
10
Produce advanced prototypes for precious metal objects using CAM technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use CAM techniques
- Be able to produce prototypes using CAM
- Be able to evaluate own activity to improve future performance
11
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
12
Understanding Gemstones
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physical and optical properties which contribute to the appearance of gemstones
- Understand the origin of common gemstone varieties
- Be able to identify cuts commonly applied to gemstones.
13
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)
- 603/3190/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2018