Jewelry Design and Repair 1
| Length | 900 Hours |
| Admissions Contact |
Cheri Ashwood, School Counselor |
| Course Information |
Cheri Ashwood, School Counselor ASHWOODC@pcsb.org | 727-893-2500 x2325
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| Flyer | Download |
| Program Costs | Download |
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: 90%
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.