WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• studies designs and specifications for jewellery
• prepares wax moulds and pours molten precious metal into moulds for jewellery
• shapes moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
• secures precious stones in retaining prongs or ridges and smooths and checks final settings
• assembles articles by soldering, screwing together or otherwise attaching parts
• finishes articles using files, emery paper or buffing machines
• repairs jewellery by soldering, replacing or rebuilding worn and broken parts
• examines designs, shapes mountings and decorates and finishes jewellery settings
• appraises the quality and value of jewellery
• restyles old jewellery
• may design jewellery

SPECIALISATIONS:

Ring Maker