VIC Course Dates and Fees

Diploma in Gemmology
Year 1
Face to Face & Flexible

Intensive 2020

For newly enrolled students, Orientation begins on Monday 3rd of February 2020 at 7:00pm.

Classes will then start on Monday 10th of February 2020.

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Fees for 2020:      $4,300 Member     $4,800 Non-Member

To register and to enrol for 2020: Pease call the Gem Ed Federal Enrolment Officer on 1300 436 338 or email learn@gem.org.au

Dates for 2020: TBA

Orientation begins on Tuesday 21st of January 2020 at 7:00pm.

Theory classes start on Tuesday 28th of January 2020.

Fees for 2020:    $ Member      $ Non-member

To register please call 1300 436 338 or email learn@gem.org.au

Diploma in Diamond Technology Theory Only

Theory (26 weeks):  
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fees for 2020:    $2,325 Member    $2,850 Non-member

To register your interest for 2020, please call 1300 436 338 or email learn@gem.org.au

Practical (5 days intensive):  July 2020 TBA

Practical (15 weeks):  Starts: Tuesday 18th February, 2020
Classes are held on Tuesday evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Fees for 2020:    $2,325 Member    $2,850 Non-member

To register your interest for 2020, please call 1300 436 338 or email learn@gem.org.au

Advanced Practical Diamond Grading

APDG - (7 weeks):  Starts: Wednesday 12th of February, 2020

Fees for 2020:    $850 Member     $1350 Non-member

To book a place in this course, click here

SHORT COURSES

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Short courses currently running in Victoria will be found at the Short courses - quick reference page, so please check there for links to the bookings pages.

If upcoming dates for the course you would like to participate in are not shown on that page, it means that there are no scheduled dates yet. In that case, please email us and let us know that you'd like to be put onto the list of interested people and we'll let you know when dates have been set.

Introduction to Gems & Gemmology

Commencing 19th of April 2020 - Bookings are now being taken here

vic@gem.org.au

Fees for 2020:     $525* Member    $595* Non-member

*PLEASE NOTE - Prices are subject to change

Introduction to Antique Jewellery

Brochure (PDF)

Sessions cover:

• What to look for when buying antique or vintage jewellery

• Metals and hallmarks from around the world - forensic examination

• Georgian and Victorian jewellery explained and hands on

• Art Nouveau and Art Deco

Fees for 2020:      $295* Member     $350* Non-member

Dates for 2020:     TBA

*PLEASE NOTE - Prices are subject to change

Learn to thread pearls from a professional! Materials supplied.

Fees for 2020:     $190* Member     $250* Non-member

Dates for 2020: Date TBA

*PLEASE NOTE - Prices are subject to change

Retail Diamond Consultant

RDC Brochure

This is a one-day course and much sought after in the industry. If you want to be selling more diamonds to more satisfied customers this year, then this is for you.

Fees for 2020:    $295*

Dates for 2020: TBA

*PLEASE NOTE - Prices are subject to change

Introduction to Crystals

‘Introduction to Crystals’ is a one-day short course designed for crystal lovers, enthusiasts and those with a curious mind to learn the wonders of the science behind the formation of crystals.

Dates for 2020: 5th of April. Book here

Jewellery Drawing Class

The GAA does not run gem setting courses, however, the Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia do have a fully-equipped workshop at GAA House where they run specialty jewellery courses from time to time. Please see their website at gsga.org.au