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Gem Setting

Gem Setting

Short Course

Overview

Suitable For

Professional jewellers wanting to upskill or refresh their skills.
Jewellers who wish to enhance their skills in setting gemstones.

Topics Covered

Introduction of how to make basic setting equipment/tools
Silver rings will be provided
Solitaire bezel ring (Rub over setting)
3 Stone bezel ring (Rub over setting)
Solitaire claw ring
3 Stone claw ring
Square bezel ring (Rub over setting)
Channel setting
Gypsy setting
OH&S

Course Outcomes

You will have your silver, brass, and bronze rings to take home
You will have gained the skills and knowledge of setting gemstones, identifying equipment required and preparation of setting tools.

A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the conclusion of the course.

You must attend the first 3 sessions. This is when you will create the tools to do the Gem Setting. If you miss out on the first 3 sessions, you will not be able to proceed with the course.

Transfers and Refunds

A refund or transfer is only possible if you apply at least 5 business days prior to the course commencing. A standard handling charge of 10% of the advertised course fee will be deducted from each refund. Requests for refunds or transfers made within five business days of the course start date will not be eligible.

Please Note:

When enrolling into this course under “Available Sessions” below, you must use a personal email address as your primary email address. You will not be able to receive your qualification with a work email address. My eQuals (the qualification platform) will not accept a work email.

Students who require a carer/Support Worker to accompany them in class are requested to notify Short Courses of this before they enrol into the course by contacting us on 9269 8615.

This is essential due to limitations on class size and space.

This requirement is compulsory, regardless of whether students are providing their own carer or requesting one from Melbourne Polytechnic.

Please note that additional paperwork may be necessary to approve your carer's access to campus facilities.

Requirements

Students must have prior fabrication skills and experience in the use of jewellery hand tools and/or equipment at the bench.
The skill level required is Cert III, Advanced Diploma or relevant industry bench jewellery competence.
The first 3 sessions are mandatory. If students are absent during the first 3 sessions, they will not be able to proceed with the course.

Jewellery Courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Introductory Jewellery

Visual Art - Short Course -

Visual Art - Short Course -

Do you have a sparkling desire to handcraft your own jewellery? Our teachers will expertly guide you to develop the basic skills that will get you started on your jewellery-making journey. Learn the techniques of making simple jewellery; filing, fabrication and soldering skills.

Wax Working for Jewellery

Visual Art - Short Course -

Visual Art - Short Course -

Are you wanting to bring your Wax Working Jewellery ideas to life? Our Wax Working for Jewellery short course will teach participants a range of wax working skills whilst using wax carving, forming, shaping and joining techniques whilst also learning about the Lost Wax Casting process. This course is suitable for beginners and participants that have some knowledge.

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture - Apprenticeship MEM30619

Visual Art - Apprentice, Part Time -

Visual Art - Apprentice, Part Time -

Turn your passion for creating beautiful jewellery into a rewarding career. Our nationally accredited Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture MEM30619 runs at our Jewellery Centre - learn techniques, knowledge and expertise from our dedicated teachers.

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design MEM60222

Visual Art - Full Time -

VTAC Visual Art - Full Time -

Our Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design MEM60222 is a two year, full-time dynamic course.

Intermediate Jewellery

Visual Art - Short Course -

Visual Art - Short Course -

Our Intermediate Jewellery course provides the inspirational progressive step for participants who have completed the Introductory Jewellery course or who have basic jewellery skills.

Certificate II in Engineering - Jewellery MEM20105

Visual Art - Part Time, Pre Apprentice -

Visual Art - Part Time, Pre Apprentice -

Acquire the strong foundation you need in jewellery making. Turn your designs on paper into pieces of art.

Materials

Participants are to bring:

Compulsory safety items:

Safety glasses - those who wear prescription glasses should purchase safety goggles that fit over their glasses
Non-synthetic apron

Tools:

Suitable Toolbox (strong plastic or metal)
Jewellers Loupe x10 magnification
Ring clamp
Saw Frame
Bench file - half round/medium cut (Dick or Vallorbe)
File handle
Needle files - safety edge/fine
Magnifiers clip on (if required for poor eyesight) - x2.5 magnification
Graver/Scorper - must be High Speed Steel HSS
- Flat Scorper 1.6mm wide

Consumables

Flat emery stick and emery paper 600 grit - 1 sheet

Saw blades No. 2/0

Burs required in various sizes and shapes - 1 of each:

0.9mm round
2mm round
2.9mm round
4.5mm round
1.2mm hart bur
1.5mm hart bur
1.6 cup bur
0.8mm fissure bur (AKA barrel bur).

What Melbourne Polytechnic Provides

Mix of sterling silver/brass and bronze ring castings
Synthetic Gemstones
Dopping Stick with wax
Bees wax
Drill bits
Three short graver/scorper handles.

Please Note:We will have some gravers/scorpers on hand for sale.

Recommended Suppliers:

Available sessions

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - Thursday, March 27, 2025 Places available

8 Sessions Show sessions

Thursday 6th Feb -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 13th Feb -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 20th Feb -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 27th Feb -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 6th Mar -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 13th Mar -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 20th Mar -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 27th Mar -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Thursday, June 26, 2025 Places available

8 Sessions Show sessions

Thursday 8th May -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 15th May -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 22nd May -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 29th May -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 5th Jun -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 12th Jun -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 19th Jun -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 26th Jun -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - Thursday, September 18, 2025 Places available

8 Sessions Show sessions

Thursday 31st Jul -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 7th Aug -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 14th Aug -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 21st Aug -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 28th Aug -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 4th Sep -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 11th Sep -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 18th Sep -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Thursday, December 4, 2025 Places available

8 Sessions Show sessions

Thursday 16th Oct -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 23rd Oct -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 30th Oct -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 6th Nov -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 13th Nov -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 20th Nov -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 27th Nov -

(18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 4th Dec -

(18:00 - 21:00)