Jewellery Design & Manufacturing 

Jewellery Design & Manufacturing 

The Jewellery Design & Manufacturing programmes listed by the Department of Technical Education and Training focus on practical craft, technical competence and industry-relevant skills for the gem and jewellery sector.

Awarding Framework and Accreditation

Programmes are offered within the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) framework and are conducted under DTET institutions - aligned with TVEC-recognised NVQ standards.

Study Modes and Structure

DTET runs both certificate and diploma routes - delivered as full-time NVQ programmes. Diploma-level courses operate at NVQ Level 5; certificate courses operate at NVQ Level 4.

Key Programmes - Titles and Levels

• Diploma in Jewellery Designing And Manufacturing Technology - NVQ Level 5 - full-time - typical duration: 18 months.
• National Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Technology - NVQ Level 5 (as listed in DTET course schedules and examination timetables).
• National Certificate in Jewellery Manufacturing - NVQ Level 4 - full-time - typical duration: 12 months.

Industrial Training Requirement

All full-time NVQ Level 4 and Level 5 courses include a compulsory on-the-job training (OJT) component - typically six months - to ensure workplace readiness and practical competence.

Admission Requirements

• Diploma entry - typically requires NVQ 3/4 in the relevant field or passes at G.C.E. Advanced Level in related subjects; candidates registering with NVQ 3 must obtain NVQ 4 before final diploma assessment.
• Certificate entry - typically requires G.C.E. Ordinary Level passes or an equivalent NVQ 3 in a related field.
• Age and employment prerequisites - some intakes give preference to candidates with relevant work experience and a minimum age requirement as specified in official notices.

Teaching Medium and Language

Diploma-level NVQ 5/6 courses are conducted in English medium; certificate-level NVQ 3/4 courses are offered in Sinhala and Tamil where specified by the DTET schedule.

Core Competency Areas

• Fundamental metalwork and fabrication techniques appropriate to jewellery production - manual craft and bench skills.
• Design principles and technical drawing - including contemporary computer-aided design where provided by training centres.
• Stone setting, gem handling and basic gemmology - practical components featured in certificate and diploma syllabuses.
• Quality control, finishing processes and workplace health and safety in jewellery manufacture.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates are prepared to perform skilled jewellery manufacture tasks, interpret design briefs, apply quality checks and complete supervised projects during industrial training.

Career Pathways and Progression

Successful candidates may enter roles such as jewellery maker, stone setter, CAD assistant or production supervisor - and may progress to higher NVQ levels, supervisory training or specialist short courses.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment follows NVQ criteria with theoretical and practical components; final certification is awarded at the corresponding NVQ level after satisfactory completion of course work and OJT.

Where the Programmes Are Delivered

DTET College of Technology and Technical Colleges across the country run these programmes - individual college schedules and language mediums are published in DTET course notices.

Send Inquiry

Your inquiry will be sent directly to the institute. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.