Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 3 in Gems and Jewellery Sector - Gemology

Date:

2018-05-01

NVQF Level:

3

Version:

1

Total Credits:

80

Purpose of the Qualification:

The purpose of the training is to provide skilled manpower for the improvement of the existing Gems and Jewellery sector and related industry. This will improve the abilities and accreditation of a gemologist in terms of national and international standards applicable in the field of gemology. The availability of quality gemologists in the local and international markets will ultimately bring economic benefits to the Stakeholders of gems industry.

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
021400606	Assess Physical properties of Gemstone	3	10
021400607	Assess Optical Properties of Gemstone	3	18
021400608	Differentiate between natural, treated, imitation and synthetic gemstone	3	20
021400609	Organic Gemstone	3	8
021400610	Perform color stone grading (Other than Diamond)	3	12
021400611	Perform Diamond Grading	3	12

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
80	0

Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites:

-

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

-

Requirement for the award of the Qualification:

-

Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc:

-

Standard Setting Body:

Remarks:

The core purpose of this qualification is to produce employable Gemologist, who could provide advanced Services of identification grading and valuation of gemstones.

ISCED Classfication:

0214