Mission: The mission of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to fill the needs of jewelry industry employers.

This program consists of a planned sequence of courses:

Jewelry Design and Repair 1

Jewelry Technician Assistant - Course PMT0620 (450 hours) – This course prepares students for entry into the Jewelry Making and Repair industry. Students learn beginning level trade skills such as; tool and equipment safety, sawing and piercing, filing and finishing, polishing, and silver soldering

Jewelry Designer - Course PMT0630 (450 hours) – Course content includes the process of alloying, surface embellishment, forming and fabrication techniques, and shop management skills.

Distance Education: Not available at this time

Industry Certification(s):

• First level Jewelers of America (JA) Bench Professional Certification – JA Certified Beginner Bench Jeweler (CBBJ)*
• Second level JA Bench Professional Certification – JA Certified Bench Jeweler (CBJ)*
• Diamond Council of America (DCA) Beginning Jewelry Sales Certification*

*NOTE: These certifications are not included in the cost of the program; the program prepares students to successfully pass these certifications if they choose to pursue professional designations.

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  70%

Minimum Attendance Requirement:  70%

Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion:  Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 9 and Communication - 9.

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 Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.