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Certificate III · national qualification
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
If you want to make jewellery as a trade rather than a hobby, this is the qualification that gets you there.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time at TAFE NSW
- How you can study
- On campus
- Main job
- Jeweller
- $59,800 (estimate) median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 4 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in making things with your hands
- patience for detailed work
- good hand skills
- an eye for design and detail
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Jeweller
Jewellers make and repair rings, pendants, chains and other pieces, working precious metals and setting gemstones by hand at a bench.
What else you need
The course is an apprenticeship, so you need an employer and training contract. Check the provider delivers the current qualification. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$59,800 (estimate)
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Melbourne Polytechnic (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Polytechnic
13 campuses, VIC
3.7from 485 Google reviews
What students like
- Some teachers are supportive and go out of their way
- Student services offer understanding and compassion
What to weigh up
- Messages to staff can go unanswered
- Enrolment mistakes can take time to fix
- Course page for TAFE NSW (opens in a new tab)
TAFE NSW
Design Centre Enmore (Apprenticeship), NSW
4.0from 2,410 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- How long
- 3 years
What students like
- Teachers are supportive and ready to help
- Staff are helpful and friendly
- Course content is practical and industry relevant
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find front desk staff less helpful
- Course page for TAFE Queensland (opens in a new tab)
TAFE Queensland
South Bank, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
What students like
- Teachers are helpful and supportive
What to weigh up
- Poor communication from admin
- Course page for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture.
- Hand tools and bench work
- Designing jewellery and small objects
- Working with metals and stones
- Shaping and forming techniques
- Finishing and polishing pieces
- Workshop safety and materials
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It is for people who want to make jewellery as a trade rather than a hobby. It is built around an apprenticeship, so you sign a training contract with an employer, learn at the bench while you study, and are assessed against the standard the job needs. It leads to roles like jeweller and jewellery designer.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements, so check local regulations.