Goldsmith Programme
The goldsmith programme is a vocational education for those who want to work as a goldsmith. The training is nationally recruiting, meaning that students from all over the country can apply on the same terms. If you’re interested in attending the goldsmith training, contact your study and career advisor.
What You Will Learn
-
In the goldsmith training, you will learn to create jewelry from scratch. In the first year, you will learn techniques like sawing, grinding, and bending in brass and begin making jewelry in silver. In the second year, you will work with silver and then gold, creating jewelry in your own design, practicing how to sketch your jewelry, learning how to run a business, and also about sales. In the third year, you will work with gold, stones, and jewel setting.
-
The goldsmith profession is an old trade, and you pass on the knowledge through the desire to work with your hands and the will to shape gold and silver into jewelry that brings meaning and joy to people.
-
The education also emphasizes the ability to communicate, work independently, and in groups.
- Parts of the education take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks (Internship/APL).
Example Jobs After High School:
- Goldsmith
- Jewel Setter
- Engraver
Further Study?
Do you want to continue studying at college or university after the program? This education gives you the opportunity to earn basic university eligibility and certain specific qualifications. After the program, you also have the option to study at vocational colleges and folk high schools.