Overview

Our Introductory Jewellery short course is designed for beginners. You will learn basic techniques, undergo a series of projects that result in finished jewellery pieces to be worn and admired.

Our Melbourne Polytechnic staff are professional jewellers and are highly regarded in the industry.

Suitable For

Participants wanting to gain skills in Jewellery making
Participants who want to expand on pre-existing knowledge
Participants wanting to pathway into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design

Topics Covered

Saw piercing
Drilling
Filing and finishing metal
Simple surface texturing
Silver soldering
Ring making – bending and forming
Metal doming

Projects Include

Saw pierced brooch with riveted pin
Sterling silver Russian wedding ring
Sterling silver wire pendant
Textured dome earrings

Course Outcomes

Participants will have gained the skills and knowledge to create their own jewellery and apply the techniques to other jewellery pieces.

A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the conclusion of the course.

Participants can create a folio of their work to present for entry into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.

Transfers and Refunds

A refund or transfer is only possible if you apply at least 5 business days prior to the course commencing. A standard handling charge of 10% of the advertised course fee will be deducted from each refund. Requests for refunds or transfers made within five business days of the course start date will not be eligible.

Please Note:

When enrolling into this course under “Available Sessions” below, you must use a personal email address as your primary email address. You will not be able to receive your qualification with a work email address. My eQuals (the qualification platform) will not accept a work email.

Students who require a carer/Support Worker to accompany them in class are requested to notify Short Courses of this before they enrol into the course by contacting us on 9269 8615.

This is essential due to limitations on class size and space.

This requirement is compulsory, regardless of whether students are providing their own carer or requesting one from Melbourne Polytechnic.

Please note that additional paperwork may be necessary to approve your carer's access to campus facilities.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required.

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Our Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design MEM60222 is a two year, full-time dynamic course.

Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture - Apprenticeship MEM30619

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Turn your passion for creating beautiful jewellery into a rewarding career. Our nationally accredited Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture MEM30619 runs at our Jewellery Centre - learn techniques, knowledge and expertise from our dedicated teachers.

Materials

All materials (including sterling silver) and tools will be provided.

Participants are to bring:

Students are to wear enclosed shoes or safety boots (covered footwear) to protect their feet. If appropriate shoes are not worn, you will not be able to participate in the class and be dismissed for that session
A disposable Dust Mask
Natural fibred clothing is preferable
A pencil
Fine tip permanent marker
Notebook
Non-synthetic apron
Safety glasses - those who wear prescription glasses should purchase safety goggles that fit over their glasses

Available sessions

Fairfield

Monday, February 2, 2026 - Monday, March 16, 2026 Places available