Title of Qualification

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

Date:

2018-03-05

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 Faceting Expert in terms of national and international standards applicable in the field of Gemstone Faceting. The availability of quality Gemstone Faceting 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
021400618	Perform basic gemstone identification	2	10
021400619	Perform gemstones trimming and free hand shaping	2	10
021400620	Prepare gemstone for faceting	2	10
021400621	Perform gemstone faceting	2	30
021400622	Perform gemstone polishing	2	20

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