Jeweller
Design, create and repair jewellery using a variety of tools and techniques
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- What's it like to be a Jeweller?
- How to become a Jeweller
- Latest Jeweller jobs
- Top skills and experience for Jewellers
- Jeweller role reviews
What's it like to be a Jeweller?
Jewellers design, create and repair jewellery using a wide range of materials and tools. They may create rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces or other small objects out of precious metals, stones, plastics or wood.
Tasks and duties
- Designing and determining specifications for jewellery before shaping, moulding, cutting, filing, soldering, screwing and filing different materials for the object.
- Repairing, replacing, rebuilding or restyling worn and broken parts of jewellery.
- Appraising the quality and value of items and communicating this to customers.
How to become a Jeweller
To become a trade qualified Jeweller, you usually need to complete an apprenticeship (a combination of on-the-job training and a classroom-based course). This qualification will teach you about jewellery repair, stone and gem setting, technical drawing and metal casting and will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work as a Jeweller.
- Explore relevant qualifications, such as a Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30605) and investigate which courses run in conjunction with a jewellery apprenticeship. The length of the apprenticeship depends on which state you live in, but they are usually 3 - 5 year contracts.
- There are many pathways and specialisations for Jewellers, such as becoming a gemstone setter, enameller, stone setter, diamond grader, ring maker or opal polisher.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Jeweller employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Jewellery
Jewellery Making
Soldering
Restoration
Jewellery Manufacturing
Quality Control
Jewellery Design
Thoroughness
Engraving
Manufacturing
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Latest Jeweller reviews
May 2021
Being a jeweller is creative and rewarding.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationSelf Employment
The good thingsBeing a jeweller is a great job choice for anyone with a keen eye for detail, artistic flair and is good with their hands. It is a rewarding career as you get to create beautiful pieces of jewellery f...
The challengesIt takes a lot of concentration and time. Working with tiny pieces of metal and stones can be straining on the eyes and fingers.
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May 2021
Being a jeweller is worthwhile and keeps me on my toes
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationJewellery manufacture
The good thingsAs a jeweller I’m always doing something different, from interesting repairs to jobs that challenge me and require me to think outside the box. It’s also a very good creative outlet and it brings me j...
The challengesA challenge for me is knowing when to stop working on a seemingly impossible repair, or getting around a design flaw in a piece of jewellery, unfortunately some things just can’t be done
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