Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 2 in Gems and Jewellery Sector - Gemstone Carving

Date:

2018-05-01

NVQF Level:

2

Version:

1

Total Credits:

80

Purpose of the Qualification:

The purpose of the training is to provide skilled manpower for the value addition on gemstone of the existing Gems and Jewellery sector and related industry. This will improve the abilities and accreditation of a Gemstone Carving Expert in terms of national and international standards applicable in the field of Gemstone Carving. The availability of quality Gemstone Carving Experts in the local and international markets will ultimately bring economic benefits to the producers and processors.

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
021400612	Prepare cabochon manually	2	12
021400613	Prepare cabochon with auto cab making machine	3	8
021400614	Perform sanding and polishing of cabochon	2	12
021400615	Perform basic carving work	2	20
021400616	Perform advanced carving work	3	20
021400617	Perform sanding and polishing of carving work	3	8

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:

-

ISCED Classfication:

0214