| 1. Title of Qualification |
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0214G&J4- National Vocational Certificate Level 3 in Gems and Jewellery Sector - Gemology |
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2018-05-01 |
| 4. Purpose of the Qualification
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The purpose of the training is to provide skilled manpower for the improvement of the existing Gems and Jewellery sector and related industry. This will improve the abilities and accreditation of a gemologist in terms of national and international standards applicable in the field of gemology. The availability of quality gemologists in the local and international markets will ultimately bring economic benefits to the Stakeholders of gems industry. |
| 5. Details of Qualification |
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Code |
Competency Standards |
Level |
Credit |
| 021400611 | Perform Diamond Grading | 3 | 12 | | 021400610 | Perform color stone grading (Other than Diamond) | 3 | 12 | | 021400609 | Organic Gemstone | 3 | 8 | | 021400608 | Differentiate between natural, treated, imitation and synthetic gemstone | 3 | 20 | | 021400607 | Assess Optical Properties of Gemstone | 3 | 18 | | 021400606 | Assess Physical properties of Gemstone | 3 | 10 |
| 6. Credit Range |
Compulsory |
Elective |
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80.0 |
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| 7. Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites
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| 8. Requirements for accumulation of credits
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| 9. Requirement for the award of the Qualification
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| 10. Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc
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| 11. Standard Setting Body
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NAVTTC |
| 12. Remarks
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The core purpose of this qualification is to produce employable Gemologist, who could provide advanced Services of identification grading and valuation of gemstones. |
| 13. ISCED Classfication
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Handicrafts | 0214 |
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