Goldsmith
OFO No: 661301
Other names for Goldsmith:
- Designer Goldsmith
- Jeweller
- Jewellery Caster
- Jewellery Chainmaker (Hand Made)
- Jewellery Modelmaker
- Jewellery Mouldcutter
- Jewellery Mouldmaker
- Jewellery Quality Controller
- Jewellery Repairer
- Jewellery Wax Carver
- Platinumsmith
Youtube clip – A Career as at Goldsmith
For training options in South Africa – scroll down
What is a Goldsmith?
A Goldsmith is usually included with various careers in the jewellery-making industry. They may even be Jewellery designers.
They work with gold and various precious and semi-precious stones.
Goldsmithing is one of the oldest professions dating back hundreds of years.
Goldsmiths work for large jewellery manufacturers or for small private ones.
What does a Goldsmith do?
- builds good customer relations
- understands the customer’s exact requirements
- designs and draws
- is safety conscious at all times
- sets gems (precious stones) into the various jewellery pieces
- repairs jewellery
- polishes jewellery
- gives appraisals (written valuations) of the pieces
- keeps records
Are you … ?
- passionate about the jewellery business?
- good with your hands?
- a person with good hand-eye co-ordination?
- detail orientated?
- patient?
- creative?
- interested in chemistry?
- honest and reliable?
- a person with a head for business?
How do I become a Goldsmith?
Most Goldsmiths study a jewellery design course. See under Jewellery Designer for more info.
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Jewellery Manufacturing in a Production Environment Level 2 and 3
- Learnership – Jewellery Manufacturing Operations Level 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Jewellery Manufacturing Level 2
- Learnership – Jewellery Manufacturing in a Production Environment Level 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Jewellery Design Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- TVET (FET) Certificate in Jewellery Setting Processes – NQF Level 4
- This can be done at some TVET colleges
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- Artisan Internship
- Trade Test
PATH 7
- RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
- If you have already been working a long time as a Goldsmith without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Industrial Designer … or … Locksmith
Is becoming a Goldsmith the right career choice for me?
