Description
The Design50 Commercial Jewellery Design Project is a commercial training institute for jewellery manufacturing and design graduates. This course arms students with technical knowledge, practical work experience, entrepreneurial skills and certification.
Who can apply?
The Design50 programme is designed as a post-graduate course aimed at individuals interested in starting a business in commercial jewellery design. Candidates selected for the programme will receive a stipend of R5,500 per month during the 11-month training contract.
Course outline:
- Theory training in Marketing and Customer Services
- Experiential training in Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Exposure to the local jewellery manufacturing and retail industry.
Qualification criteria for candidates interested in joining the project:
- A jewellery related qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B-Tech in Jewellery
- Design and Manufacture
- Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design – preferably Rhino
- A Goldsmith / Setter qualification would be an advantage
- Experience working in jewellery manufacturing, wholesale or retail would be an advantage.
- Preference will be given to BEE candidates
Requirements
Interested candidates should e-mail a CV with a copy of their qualifications or statement of results.
