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Level 3 Jewellery Making Course in Richmond upon Thames

Cost£5,312.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Jewellery Making Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, two days a week, daytime.

This jewellery making qualification runs over 35 weeks. You'll learn to work with precious metals. Units cover reading technical drawings, marking out materials, and preparing a professional workshop. You'll also develop design skills and gain knowledge of the wider jewellery industry. The course suits people with some jewellery making experience who want to work in the trade.

You must be 19 or over on 31st August before the course starts. You'll complete a telephone interview and a practical on-site assessment. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing.

Who this course is for

The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Silverware Manufacturing qualification provides a unique opportunity for learners to develop and perfect jewellery manufacturing and design skills while gaining a deep understanding of the wider industry. It can lead directly into employment within the jewellery industry in a variety of roles including: jewellery designer, jobbing jeweller, goldsmith or silversmith. This City & Guilds diploma is part of the government free courses for jobs initiative with support available through an advanced learner loan. We are running this diploma as an intensive 2 day per week course from September until July. We have an experienced delivery team working both commercially and in industry training settings. This diploma is ideal for those with experience of jewellery making looking to work in the industry, and apprentices and professional jewellery makers looking to progress in their careers.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. The initial assessment will consist of a telephone interview with the tutor, this will be followed by a practical assessment on site.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and maintain a workshop for work with precious metals.
  • You'll read and work from detailed technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll mark out and measure materials accurately.
  • You'll produce precious metal objects using professional techniques.
  • You'll develop jewellery design skills.
  • You'll build knowledge of the jewellery and silverware industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop. Classes run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30am to 4:30pm. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and unit work completed during the course. An initial telephone interview with the tutor is followed by a practical on-site assessment before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Jewellery designer, creates and develops jewellery designs for clients or brands.
  • Jobbing jeweller, makes and repairs jewellery to commission.
  • Goldsmith, crafts fine jewellery and objects in gold.
  • Silversmith, produces decorative and functional silverware.
  • Bench jeweller, works in a studio or workshop setting.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Degree in Jewellery Design, for those wanting to develop design skills further at a higher level.
  • Apprenticeship in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades, combining work and structured training in industry.
  • Short specialist courses in stone setting, engraving, or CAD jewellery design, to build on specific craft skills.
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