Jewellery Making QLS Level 2

You will receive your course by post or email, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away! The course will allow you to study whenever you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it simple and hassle-free.

Course Content

Unit 1 Jewellery History and Design

• History of jewellery in ancient civilisations
• Develop design ideas
• Design considerations for different pieces of jewellery
• Design considerations for different materials

Unit 2 Jewellery Tools

• Threading tools
• Wire tools
• Metalwork tools

Unit 3 Beadwork

• Different types of thread
• Crimps in beadwork
• Different knotting techniques in bead and threading work
• The range of beads which can be used in beadwork

Unit 4 Working with Wire

• Defining the term ‘findings’
• Techniques used in wirework
• Function of working with chains
• Use of memory wire

Unit 5 Metalwork

• Cutting
• Filling
• Joining
• Texturing
• Shaping
• Finishing and polishing
• Correct workshop set up for metalwork
• Different types of metal and their applications that are used in jewellery
• Metal work techniques
• Finishing and polishing metalwork

Unit 6 Decoration

• Application of stone types and their use in jewellery
• Readymade settings and custom settings
• Use of clay and resin in jewellery making and decoration
• Use of found objects in jewellery making