The Jewellery Essentials program provides students with the skills and techniques necessary to begin a career in the jewellery industry. Students will learn to saw, file, solder, polish and finish metals including copper, brass, silver and gold. Fabrication and casting techniques will be used to create jewellery items. Jewellery history, technical drawing, gemmology and an overview of the industry are included to provide students with a broad knowledge of the jewellery field. While successful graduates who wish to continue their Jewellery education may apply for advanced standing in one the other Jewellery diploma programs, it is strongly recommended that students apply for the program that best fits their career goals as space in the diploma programs is limited and may not be available.