The Jewellery Essentials one-year certificate program gives you the skills and techniques you need to begin a fulfilling career in the jewellery industry. Get ready to learn to solder, file, saw, polish and finish metals, including copper, brass, silver and gold. You will learn to create jewellery pieces through fabrication, computer modelling and casting techniques.

Applicants must have:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent*
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Application Form

Basic computer literacy and skill level in Word and Excel are recommended.

Good eyesight (corrected vision is accepted), fine motor skills, patience and attention to detail are recommended qualities for success in this field.

* Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English or may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.