Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture | TUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture at TUT integrates creative jewellery design with advanced manufacturing techniques including CAD modelling, 3D wax printing, casting, and bench work. Students develop skills to conceptualise original jewellery pieces and execute them using both traditional and cutting-edge technology — capabilities that are increasingly sought after in South Africa's precious metals and gemstones industry. The programme prepares graduates for the local jewellery manufacturing sector, retail, and international export markets. Cooperative education places students with jewellers, casting houses, and design studios.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 3
APS: 20

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language40%Required

Career Prospects

CAD Jewellery Designer – Uses computer-aided design software to create jewellery models for manufacturing or 3D printing in the gems and metals industry.
Bench Jeweller – Handcrafts, repairs, and restores jewellery items at manufacturing workshops and retail jewellery stores.
Artist Jeweller – Produces limited-edition or custom fine jewellery for the South African luxury and collector market.
Jewellery Retailer/Representative – Presents and sells jewellery products to retailers, wholesalers, or directly to consumers.
Product Developer (Jewellery) – Designs new product ranges for jewellery manufacturers supplying the local and export market.

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